10-14-2025 Proclamation - High Five Media DayAvon
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OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
HONORING HIGH FIVE ACCESS MEDIA DAY
WHEREAS, the free exchange of ideas and information strengthens our community, helping neighbors
understand one another and build shared values; and
WHEREAS, community media gives every resident a platform to tell their story, listen to others, and shape
the local narrative together; and
WHEREAS, through training, resources, and open access to technology, community media empowers
people to create, share, and engage in ways that enrich civic life; and
WHEREAS, community media ensures transparency in local government, fosters participation in democracy,
and preserves an authentic record of our community's history; and
WHEREAS, High Five Access Media's Avon studio serves as a hub for creativity, civic dialogue, and
collaboration, helping residents learn media skills, produce local content, and connect through shared
storytelling; and
WHEREAS, public, education, and government access channels —as well as community radio —remain
essential yet often overlooked parts of our local information ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, greater awareness and participation in community media strengthens local identity, civic pride,
and cultural understanding; and
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of High Five Access Media, which for four decades has helped
Avon residents share their voices, stay informed, and participate fully in public life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that October 20, 2025, is hereby proclaimed as High Five Access
Media Day in the Town of Avon, and all residents are encouraged to celebrate and support the role of
community media in sustaining a connected, informed, and engaged community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Avon commends High Five Access Media for 40 years of
dedicated service —broadcasting local government meetings, amplifying community voices, promoting local .
culture and events, and providing lifelong access to the tools of modern communication.
TOWN OF AVON
BY:
Ta ra N. Underwood, Mayor
ATTEST:
Miguel Jauregui