HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 059 CC RESO2007 059 CC RESO HÄ—@¸— ¿ Í«RESOLUTION NO. 2007-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, IN RECOGNITION AND
SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY, OCTOBER 5,
2007
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 Arts are a core subject as declared by both
the state and federal Departments of Education; 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 quality of life; and
WHEREAS, industries and businesses locate themselves in communities that
are the centers of creativity, and California has more than twice as many arts-related
jobs than any other state; 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 $17 billion annually, one out of
every four dollars spent in the tourism industry, and provide 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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park recognizes and supports
the mission of the California Arts Council to advance California through the arts and
creativity by declaring OCTOBER 5, 2007 CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY.
Section 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
forward a copy of this Resolution to the Director of Recreation and Community Services.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2007.
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ROSEMARY M. GUTIERREZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin
Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the City
Council on October 3, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anthony J. Bejarano, Ricardo Pacheco,
Mayor Pro Tern Marten Garcia and
Mayor Manuel Lozano
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: David J. Olivas
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ROSEMARY M. GUTIERREZ
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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