HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07 Declaring December 11, 2015 as Who Vail DayTOWN OF VAIL
Proclamation No. 7, Series of 2015
A Proclamation Declaring December 11, 2015, as "WhoVoil Day"!
WHEREAS, this holiday season there will be a new twist to the story "How'ithe Grinch
Stole Christmas," in that this season it's not Whoville, it's WhoVAILI
WHEREAS, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail will unveil a life-si a Dr. Seuss'
Whoville-inspired gingerbread house, as part of its holiday offerings for children and
their families. The giant gingerbread house combined efforts from their staff and
children from the community;
WHEREAS, the gingerbread house measures 100 square feet and featur a working
door through which children can enter, built in-house by master carpenter rank
Bontempo;
WHEREAS, the outside of the house has more than 4,500 gingerbread tile's, weighing
475 pounds, along with 80 pounds of fondant and icing;
WHEREAS, the gingerbread tiles and inside fireplace will be decorated by the children
from Red Sandstone Elementary School, with a guest appearance from The Grinch and
Fizzy Bruno starring as the Gnnch's dog Max;
WHEREAS, Mark Herron, general manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences
Vail showcases this holiday time of year by saying, "We are pleased to debut the
completed gingerbread house to the families and children who put so muc creativity
into the house's design, "The children should be proud to show off their w rk, and we
are thrilled to have them participate in this unique festivity this season."
WHEREAS, the giant gingerbread house will be unveiled on Friday, Dece ber 11,
2015, at the Four Seasons Resort in order to begin the holiday season an provide a
chance for all the community to enjoy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by Mayor Dave Chapin and
the
Town
Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado that Friday, December 11, 2015, will be known as
WHOVAIL Day" to be celebrated by all wh live nd visit.Vail Colorado approved
this 1st day of December 2015.
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