HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - National Arts and Humanities MonthWhereas, the month of October has been recognized as National
Arts and Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural
organizations, communities, and states across the country, as well as by
the White House and Congress, for more than two decades; and
Whereas, the arts and humanities embody much of the
accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind; and
Whereas, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of
every American; and
Whereas, the arts and humanities play a unique role in the lives of
our families, our communities, and our country, and the arts industry also
strengthens our economy and creates jobs.
Now, Therefore, I, Jean M. Benson, Mayor of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim the month of October 2011,
as
National Arts and Humanities Month
in the City of Palm Desert and call upon our citizens to celebrate and
promote the arts and culture in our nation and to specifically encourage
the greater participation by those said citizens in taking action for the arts
and humanities in their towns and cities.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
APPROVED DENIED caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
RECEIVED OTHER rde� `rc� " 'ifornia, to be affixed this 1e day of October, 2011.
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Original on File with City Clerk's ffice