HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-505 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING )
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1999 )
AS ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH ) RESOLUTION NO. 991505
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY )
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County recognizes the contributions of artists, historical
societies, arts agencies, scholars, museums,theatres, performing arts, libraries, schools,
and private foundations that represent and support the arts and humanities, and
WHEREAS,the arts and humanities benefit and contribute to the health and well-being of
the citizens of Contra Cosa County by allowing individuals to express their creativity,
providing enjoyment and enrichment for others, adding to cultural diversity through the
display of events relating to cultural heritages, and creating jobs for County residents; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in Contra Costa County,
including the economy, social problem-solving, job creation, education, creativity, and
community livability; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County actively supports the arts and humanities through the
Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County and the several municipal and
regional arts alliances that are functioning throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has arts and humanities programs that include the arts
for people with disabilities, children of all ages, seniors, outreach art, inner city art,
homeless art, and therapeutic institution-based art therapies; and
WHEREAS, the Arts & Culture Commission was recognized statewide for its leadership
role in the California Campaign to increase State Arts Funding, enlisting the support of
legislators, government officials, arts organizations and advocates throughout the County
to urge the State Legislature and Governor to increase funding to the California Arts
Council;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that this Board of Supervisors,County of Contra
Costa, State of California, does hereby declare the month of October 1999 as Arts and
Humanities Month, and urge Contra Costa County residents to participate in and to
celebrate the cultural riches our communities have to offer.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors present on this 51'day of October
1999.
16 Gioia, District I SupervisorGayle . Uilkema, ri 1 Supervisor
Donna Gerbe D trio Ill Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier, District IV Super
J Ca amilla, District V Supervisor
C air, Board of Supervisors
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 50'day of October 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
Deputy Clerk
Resolution No. 99/505