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Proclamation declaring July 11-15, 2018 as "Los Alamos ScienceFest" and Saturday, July 14, 2018 as "Discovery Day" in Los Alamos County (accepted by Ryn Herrmann, LACDC, and Lauren McDaniel, Main Street Association)
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WHEREAS: Eleven years ago, the County Council voiced their desire to establish a signature tourism event that would set Los Alamos apart from any other place in the nation, as well as providing a wonderful venue for the community to gather downtown; and
WHEREAS: ScienceFest is a shining example of collaboration and strategic planning with community partners, organizations and local businesses; it will be held July 11-15, during peak tourism season; and
WHEREAS: ScienceFest provides an opportunity for the community to take pride in its scientific heritage, to celebrate the County’s unique relationship between science and creativity, discover new and exciting elements of science, and to inspire future generations to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; and
WHEREAS: The Council is enthusiastic in endorsing ScienceFest, and hopes to see the annual event continue and grow, with creative, interactive, educational and artistic experiences available for every age group;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim July 11-15, 2018 as
“LOS ALAMOS SCIENCEFEST WEEKEND”
And FURTHERMORE, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, July 14, 2018 as
“DISCOVERY DAY”
in Los Alamos County, and encourage our citizens to invite friends to this wonderful event!