HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 067-2005RESOLUTION NO. 67-2005
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
IN RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT OF
CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, the Arts have tremendous educational value, community value, economic
value, and the uniquely American value of the pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, children learn critical -thinking skills and improve focus when provided a
solid foundation in the Arts; and
WHEREAS, participation in the Arts offers engaging, constructive and safe environments
for young people during the non -school hours when they are most vulnerable to community
violence and gang recruitment; and
WHEREAS, the Arts build cultural bridges, contribute towards cross-cultural
understanding, strengthen the association between identity and citizenship, preserve the traditions
and contributions of its citizens, and enhance the qualify of life; and
WHEREAS, industries and businesses locate themselves in communities that are the
centers of creativity; and
WHEREAS, the nonprofit arts and cultural organizations generate $5.4 billion to the
state's economy, create over 160,000 jobs and contribute $300 million in state and local tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS, arts and culture tourists account for one out of every four dollars spent in the
tourism industry, providing a key component to economic development at the local level; and
WHEREAS, theaters and cultural centers draw citizens to commercial hubs and urban
centers; serve as homes to local music, theater, dance and other performing arts companies;
provide sought-after cultural services, especially for children; and often provide a community
identity through architecture; and
WHEREAS, Public Art projects are elements of civic pride and help define and formulate
responses to social, economic and cultural issues faced by citizens,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DECLARED THAT THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME RECOGNIZES AND SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ARTS COUNCIL TO ADVANCE CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE ARTS AND
CREATIVITY BY DECLARING OCTOBER 7, 2005, CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY.
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I, DORIS J. MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the V
day of October, 2005, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: RAYLOcx, GALLIGAN, NAGEL, OTMAHONY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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