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Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2013
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION for ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY, 2013
WHEREAS, community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
municipalities throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the novel Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea is a wondrous and
riotously funny story filled with unforgettable characters and is an especially joyful and timely
tale of one young woman's quest; and
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks, discussions, film
showings and other special presentations about the novel; 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 project 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 Be It Resolved, this 19`h day of February, 2013, the Vail Town
Council proclaims and hereby promotes the One Book, One Valley initiative and officially
announces and promotes the novel Into the Beautiful North to all Town of Vail and Eagle
County residents for the enjoyment and enrichment of all.
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