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TOWN OF VAILA
Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2014
ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY, 2014
A Valley-wide reading program sponsored by the Towns of Avon, Eagle, 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 "Finders Keepers: a tale of archaeological plunder and obsession'
by Craig Childs, renowned naturalist and Colorado author, is a ghost story—an intense,
impassioned investigation into the nature of the past and the things we leave behind; and,
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks & discussions,
film showings, special related programs hosted by Walking Mountains Science Center 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, the Bookworm of Edwards and Walking
Mountains Science Center 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, this 4th day of March, 2014, the Vail Town Council proclaims
and hereby promotes the One Book, One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote
the novel "Finders Keepers" to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment
of all.
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Andrew P. Daly, Mayor
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