CC Resolution 2005-074
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, IN RECOGNITION AND
SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY, OCTOBER 7,
2005
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 quality 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, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Guinta, California, as follows:
Resolution No. 2005·074
California Arts Day
Adopted: October 4. 2005
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That the City of La Guinta 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.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED. at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 4th day of October, 2005, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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~S.GREEK, CMC, . Ý Clerk
City of La Guinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM: