To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival 50th Birthday Proclamation
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the proclamation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors would like to celebrate the Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival’s 50th birthday with a proclamation. Community members are encouraged to attend the festival’s events October 17 - 19 in Eureka to celebrate. The Author Festival Book Sale and author autographing session will take place at the Humboldt County Library in Eureka on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Established in 1974, the Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival has brought well-known authors to the county for 50 years, giving them the opportunity to visit schools, inspire students, and share insights into reading, writing and book creation. More information about the festival can be found at authorfest.org <https://www.authorfest.org/home>.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
None
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board Discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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