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Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2016
ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY, 2016
A Valley -wide reading program sponsored by the
Towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail
WHEREAS, community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the book "We Are Called to Rise" by Laura McBride (writer, community
college teacher and graduate of Yale who resides in Las Vegas, NV) is McBride's first
novel and was partially completed during her residency at Yaddo;
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks & discussions, film
showings, special related programs such as a writing workshop, art programs, letter
writing class and stress management seminar hosted by the partnering organizations,
and a special guest appearance by the author;
WHEREAS, the Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library
District, Colorado Mountain College, and the Bookworm of Edwards have resolved to
bring this valley -wide reading program to the citizens of Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, the One Book, One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared
enjoyment of reading throughout Eagle County,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim our support
of the One Book, One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel
We Are Called to Rise" to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment _nd the
enjoyment of all.
e Chapin, Mayo