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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 till Dave Chap , Mayor Attest: F d',' '•.., Pa en y, o n Clerk i • i •.