HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09281993 - 1.15 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring October 1993 )
as ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH ) RESOLUTION NO. 9315 6 3
in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including the
economy, social problems and solutions, the job market, education, creativity, and community
enhancement; and
WHEREAS, the National Cultural Alliance and the California Campaign for the Arts and
Humanities have developed a public awareness campaign in California, which includes televised
..public service announcements and print advertisements on the importance of the humanities and
arts to all Americans; and
WHEREAS, 23,000 cultural organizations nationwide, as well as the President of the United
States, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities,
California Confederation of the Arts, and California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies support
the public awareness campaign and are encouraging participation in the public awareness
campaign; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature is putting forth a resolution declaring October
"Multicultural Awareness Month"to encourage the people of California to participate in cultural
events that celebrate the myriad of cultural and artistic expression of California's multiracial and
multiethnic humanity; and
WHEREAS, the month of October has been designated as National Arts and Humanities Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares October 1993
as ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON September 28, 1993, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Sumf Wright McPeak
"Tom IPowers evff Smith
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Gayle Bishop Tom Torlakson, Chair
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 28th day of September,
1993.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supe rv'J41ors a C0Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Sunne Wright McPeak,
District IV