WHEREAS, The Arts, including quality literary, performing, and
visual Arts, nurture the advancement of our culture, offer personal
fulfillment, promote mutual understanding, and generate jobs throughout
the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Arts play an essential role in maintaining the
cultural, social, and economic vitality of the State of Washington and
are an essential key to ensuring the future success of cultural tourism
and the jobs that are created and enhanced by attracting audiences from
across the nation and the world to the Northwest to enjoy and
appreciate our Arts; and
WHEREAS, The Arts contribute to the economic development of our
state's communities by generating millions of dollars in revenue each
year through performances, projects, exhibitions, festivals, Art walks,
craft fairs, and concerts; and
WHEREAS, The Arts industry informs and educates the public about
the Arts as a vital component of Washington State's well-being, and
encourages artistic and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, The Governor has proclaimed February 11, 2003, as ARTS DAY
2003;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
recognize and honor the Arts, Artists, Arts educators, and Arts
agencies, facilities, organizations, and institutions of this state,
for the cultural, social, and economic benefits they bring to the State
of Washington and encourage all our citizens to join in celebrating the
vitality and contributions of the Arts throughout our communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives to the Washington State Arts Commission on behalf of
all the Artists, Arts educators, and Arts agencies, facilities,
organizations, and institutions of this state.