HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03 Recognizing Cecila FoltzTOWN OF VAILA
Proclamation No. 3
Series of 2015
WHEREAS, Cecilia Folz has been a member of Vail's community family since arriving
with her husband Steve Folz in 1982, and shortly thereafter she joined the Vail Recreation
District as a program coordinator, with early success hosting her first sporting and entertainment
events, and during this time she also began volunteering for the Vail Valley Foundation,
assisting with the 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships; and
WHEREAS, Ceil's roles with the Vail Valley Foundation have been many and varied and
her leadership and collaboration with the VVF Board of Directors has resulted in many
achievements, including the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships (serving as the Director of
Operations for the 1999 WASC and the President of the 2015 Championships); several
Foundation mergers with the Vilar Performing Arts Center and later, the Youth Foundation; the
spectacular renovations of the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater; the creation of Eagle River
Preserve, the Bud Light Street Beat Concert Series and the Honda Session; guiding current
annual athletic events such as the Birds of Prey World Cup, the GoPro Mountain Games and
the American Ski Classic; spearheading a full slate of cultural offerings, including the Vail
International Dance Festival and the free concert series; and helping to orchestrate cradle to
college education efforts via the Youth Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Ceil's commitment and impacts on the sport of ski racing can be seen by
her efforts to promote ski racing at both our local mountain resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek and
her role with the Vail Valley's FIS World Championship Organizing Committees, which have
been instrumental in helping our community become a renowned location for ski racing events
in North America, with exposure nationally and internationally, resulting in the ability to grow the
sport of skiing on many levels; and
WHEREAS, Ceil's career has been exemplified by her dedication and commitment,
energy and drive, enthusiasm and spirit, passion and love of the world of sporting events, she
has been the leader and talent behind so many successful events and offerings in conjunction
with her work with the Foundation, benefiting both residents and guests; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council proclaims its heartfelt gratitude
and best wishes to Ceil Folz and hereby recognizes her remarkable career legacy at the Vail
Valley Foundation and in the Vail community. We thank you Ceil Folz for helping create these
memories which will last forever and will be shared by so many who worked with you or enjoyed
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