HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03 Recognizing April as Financial Literacy MonthTOWN OF
Proclamation No.
April is Financial Literacy Month
WHEREAS, the financial landscape in the
the past several decades, and individuals must take
both during and after their working years; and,
VAIL `
3, Series of 2016
in the Town of Vail
United States has changed significantly over
greater charge of their financial well-being,
WHEREAS, a lack of financial literacy can have costly consequences for individuals
and for our overall quality of life; and,
WHEREAS, Vail Public Library is among an elite group of thirteen libraries in Colorado
chosen to participate in Common Cents for Colorado, a financial literacy initiative funded by a
grant from the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation;
and,
WHEREAS, Vail Public Library offers an array of free classes and events through the
Common Cents for Colorado program, all directed towards financial literacy education for
children, teenagers, working adults, and retirees; and,
WHEREAS, April 2016 is National Financial Literacy Month across the United States,
and Vail Public Library will continue offering financial education from now through August,
2017, including events during the month of April.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Vail Town Council hereby proclaims April 2016 to be
Financial Literacy Month in the Town of Vail and officially promotes the ommon Cents for
Colorado initiative at Vail Public Library. l
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Dave Chap , Mayor
Attest:
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