HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-124RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING The Yellow Birds AS THE BOOK IN COMMON FOR THE COUNTY
OF BUTTE IN 2013 - 2014
WHEREAS, the County of Butte values reading, reflection and action in support of building a sense of
community, strengthening literacy and advancing the camman gaad: and
WHEREAS, the Book in Common's goal is to create a foundation for life-long learning by
understanding oneself and others and to intellectually, critically and emotionally reflect on one's experiences
and roles in society; and
WHEREAS, programs such as the Book in Common enhance the intellectual community, foster
dialogue on important social issues, and value the diverse cultural perspectives found in contemporary society;
and
WHEREAS, California State University, the City of Chico, Butte Community College, Butte County
Public Library, Enloe Medical Center, the City of Oroville and local citizens and book clubs around our County
have selected The Yellow Bards as the Baak in Common.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby
recognize The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers as the Book in Common for 2013/2014 and urge all citizens to
read, reflect and take action in support of the common good of the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of California, this
10th day of September, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wahl. Kirk, Lambert, Teeter, and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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BI ` NNELLY, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Paul H ,~ 'ef A finis ~ tive Officer and
Clerk of the Board of Supefvisors