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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION Town of Estes Park Historian Laureate 2006-08-18QEtt j3ark,(otorabo to clamatto a WHEREAS,in 2007 the Town of Estes Park will celebrate its 90th anniversary of incorporation;and WHEREAS,we acknowledge the importance of studying our history to understand our present situation and set our future direction;and WHEREAS,the Mayor and Board of Trustees desire to create the position of Historian Laureate for the Town of Estes Park;and WHEREAS,the Historian Laureate must have earned distinction as the author of authoritative books or essays about the history of Estes Park;or served in a leadership position in promoting the history of Estes Park;or taught and lectured about the history of Estes Park to the general public;and WHEREAS,James Pickering has made a major contribution as keeper of our society’s memory and scholar of our heritage; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Trustees of the Town of Estes Park do hereby proclaim Dr.James H.Pickering TOWN OF ESTES PARK HISTORIAN LAUREATE in recognition of his outstanding work in the study of Estes Park history.We honor the dedication he has shown throughout his career as an historian,educator,researcher and writer.His contributions to our understanding of Estes Park’s past are of lasting significance for the future.Like our incomparable natural setting,Dr.Pickering is a unique Estes Park resource deserving of our appreciation. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. a John Baudek,Mayor Attest:.‘YA-,/-z..Z) 1 August 18,2006 ©1995 -Municipal Awojds Company,Cullman,AL 35058 256)739-595