HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01 One Book, One ValleyPROCLAMATION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2021
ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY, 2021
A valley-wide Community Read sponsored by the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum,
Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail
WHEREAS, Community Read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
municipalities throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the book “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren (acclaimed scientist who has built three
laboratories in which she’s studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil) was published in 2016 and is
now available in paperback, large print, eBook & eAudiobook formats. This book is a Winner of
the National Book Critics Circle Award and a New York Times Notable Book; and,
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley Community Read is the 10th Anniversary year of the One Book
One Valley initiative and, as such, we applied for and were awarded an NEA Big Read grant to
host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in Eagle County. The NEA Big Read, an arts
endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest, broadens how the community understands
the world, different communities and fellow humans through the joy of sharing a good book; and,
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley Community Read will feature book discussions by a number of
groups and organizations throughout the county; a variety of special related programs hosted by
the partnering organizations including, new this year, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Walking
Mountains Science Center and the Town of Vail’s Department of Environmental Sustainability;
and, a special Guest Appearance by the author; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Bookworm of Edwards, Colorado
Mountain College, Battle Mountain High School, Eagle Valley High School and Vail Mountain
School have resolved to bring this valley-wide Community Read program to the citizens of Eagle
County; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Vail Town Council do hereby promote the One Book One Valley
initiative and officially announce and promote the book “Lab Girl” to all Eagle County residents for
their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
Dated this 2nd day of March 2021
Vail Town Council Attest
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Dave Chapin, Mayor Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk