HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01 One Book, One Valley 2015TOWN OF VAIL
Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2015
ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY, 2015
A Valley -wide reading program sponsored by the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, and
Vail
WHEREAS, community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the book "The Cold Dish" by Craig Johnson, American novelist and playwright
who resides in Ucross, WY, is Book 1 of the Walt Longmire Mystery Series. This book, Johnson's
debut novel, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, brings to life the vast Wyoming
landscape, its people, and a wonderful new character in Sheriff Walt Longmire.
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks & discussions, film
showings, special related programs such as Western -themed Murder Mystery Nights hosted by the
partnering organizations, and a special guest appearance by the author; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of 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, we, Andy Daly, Mayor, Town of Vail; Jennie Fancher, Mayor,
Town of Avon; George Brodin, Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Minturn; Pam Schultz, Council Member,
Town of Gypsum; Kathy Chandler -Henry, Eagle County Commissioner; Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant
Town Manager, Town of Vail; and, Jon Stavney, Town Manager, Town of Eagle, do hereby promote
the One Book, One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "The Cold Dish"
to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoymp4f all.
SIGNED THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 20
P. Daly,
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Patty McKe n . Town