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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION Centennial Year of the Estes Valley Library 2016Qtc park,otorabo ro clamation WHEREAS,the early visionaries of the Estes Park Woman’s Club founded a library in 1916 to serve the Town’s cultural, educational and civic needs;and WHEREAS,the Library proudly grew in concert with the valley,advanced by a vote of the people in 1989 to create a special district that supports the Library in its present location; and WUEREAS,the Library now serves more than 10,000 cardholders,inspiring individual learning,and empowering residents of all ages,while addressing community needs through collaboration,innovation,and creativity;and WHEREAS,the Library has served our village not only through times of peace and prosperity,but has also opened its doors during times of crisis,earning statewide recognition for its heightened service during flooding and fires;and ‘tVHEREAS,public libraries are engines of development in their community,and the Estes Valley Library has improved our quality of life,strengthened our economic vitality,and nurtured civic space for our democracy,operating under its mission “To bring people,ideas and opportunities together for the enrichment of our community;”and WHEREAS,the Library has convened a year-long celebration to be commemorated through special events,displays,and tributes to a remarkable 100-year tenure. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Trustees of the Town of Estes Park do hereby proclaim 2016 as the CENTENNIAL YEAR OF THE ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY and encourage our citizens to join in congratulating this extraordinary organization and in helping to celebrate its steadfast service in the past and its promise of 21st century service for the future. Attest.)..L January12,2016 ©2005 www.Municip IAL (256)739-5951