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TOWN OF VAIL
Proclamation No. 12, Series of 2019
A Proclamation Declaring December 12, 2019, as "WhoVail Day"!
WHEREAS, this holiday season there will be a new twist to the story "How the Grinch
Stole Christmas," in that this season it's not Whoville, it's WhoVAU
WHEREAS, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail will unveil a life-size Dr. Seuss'
Whoville-inspired gingerbread house, as part of its holiday offerings for children and
their families. The giant gingerbread house combined efforts from their staff and
children from the community;
WHEREAS, the gingerbread house measures 140 square feet with over 1,500
gingerbread tiles and features an entrance through which children can enter, built in-
house by master carpenter Frank Bontempo;
WHEREAS, the gingerbread tiles inside will be made by the Resort's Pastry team led by
executive chef Marco Fossati, and decorated by the pastry team of Four Seasons
Resort and Residences Vail with a guest appearance from The Grinch and Fizzy Bruno
starring as the Grinch's dog Max;
WHEREAS, the local Vail Mountain School presents its student choir who will perform
holiday carols for all to enjoy as part of the celebration;
WHEREAS, the giant gingerbread house will be unveiled on Thursday, December 12t"
2019 at 4pm, at the Four Seasons Resort located at One Vail Road, symbolizing the
beginning of the holiday season and providing an opportunity for all the community to
come and enjoy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by Mayor Dave Chapin and the Town
Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, that Thursday, December 12, 2019, will be
recognized as "WHOVAIL Day" to be celebrated by all who in live and visit our
community, Vail, Colorado.
Dated this 3rd day of December 2019.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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