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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-140RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, California has historically been a culturally diverse and pluralistic society. From the indigenous people to the earliest pioneers who were African, Asian, Latino, and American seekers of gold to the Middle Easterners, Asians, Europeans, Latinos, Africans and people of mixed heritages who have sought the promise of expansion and prosperity, in California represents a land of opportunity; and WHEREAS As the "State of the World," California offers its people an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of human expression through its multiethnic arts and cultures. Through the celebrations of multicultural expressions in the arts, Californians gain a greater curiosity and understanding of other people; and WHEREAS, The National Assembly of Local Arts Agencies and a coalition of 42 national arts and humanities associations representing aver 23,000 cultural organizations as well as the United States Conference of Mayors have designated October as National Arts and Humanities Month in order to encourage active participation in the arts and humanities throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, The President has announced his intention to recognize October as a time for all Americans to celebrate October as a time for all Americans to celebrate the creative diversity of our nation in all its artistic manifestations; and WHEREAS, The California Arts Council supports and promotes cultural diversity and encourages visitation and support of community arts programs in California, many of which, reflect California's multicultural diversity; NOW, THEREFORE,. BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors declares the month of October "Multicultural Awareness Month." The people of California are encouraged to take advantage of California Arts Council and other programs that encourage access to the arts and to participate in programs in schools, museums, theatres, community centers, arts agencies, festivals and fairs and to attend music, dance, and theatre events that celebrate the myriad cultural and artistic expressions of a multiracial, multiethnic humanity. -2- PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supe~-visars on this 28th day of September, 1993 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, McLaughlin, Thomas and Chair Houx NOES: None ABSENT : None NOT VOTING: None n , Y ROUX, Chair, Bu to County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: JOHN 3. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer and Cl rk of the Board of Supervisors By ; o..~ ~ CHIEF ag11TTF. o p . . a p p e Ca[1N~y JOHN S. BLACKIOCK GHEEF ,40MINISTRATIYE OFFICER ADMINIS'TI~ATIVE COUNTY OF BUT'T'E 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95865-3380 Telephone: (916) 538-7531 Fax: (916) 538-7120 September 29, 1993 California Arts Council Attn: Joanne C. Kozberg, Director 2411 Alhambra Blvd Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Ms. Kozberg: 80B MEYER JANE DOLAN MARY ANNE ROUX ED McLAUGHLIN GORDON THOMAS Please find enclosed copy of Butte County Board of Supervisors Resolution 93-140 in support of promoting multicultural appreciation. Very truly yours, Carol Roach Assistant Clerk of the Board OFFICE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: CR/pr Enc. ` ,~ G`alifornia State Association of (counties August 5, 1993 TO: Chairs of the Boards of Supervisors FROM: Carolyn McIntyre Legislative Representative RE: California Arts Council .,. } r ': _ ''f~~~~F1GE ~~~' v1~E' ~pt~Fpp~]iA d~ The attached letter from Assembly Member Gwen Moore and Joanne Kozberg, Director, California Arts Council, was prepared to alert counties to ACR 80. ACR 30 declares October Multicultural Awareness Month. Assembly Member Moore and Ms. Kozberg are encouraging counties to participate in promoting mulficultural appreciation by sponsoring activities in October. Attachments 1100 K Street, Suiie 101 / Sacramento, CA 95814-3941 / 916-327-7500 / FAX 916-441-507 ~~:.1 4u .,.... _ ,~ .. ' a*,'. r' ,~, ~ ~": f 4 v'4n r;~'~.. "V~~ [tii pP Ml~.: .: July 30, 1993 Dear County Supervisor: CALIr-or.~i~ ANTS COU~L1~ In the interest of fostering cross cultural understanding and cooperation, Assemblywoman Gwen Moore has introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 30 to declare October "Multicultural Awareness Month." This resolution has passed the Assembly and the Senate Rules Committee and will be heard on the Senate Floor in August. The resolution will encourage all people of California to share their cultural heritages through activities developed and sponsored by arts and education organizations and local communities. Throughout the month of October we will celebrate the wealth of cultural diversity and honor the spirit of humanity that is within each of us. We are in the process of organizing a statewide calendar for October which will list all multicultural activities. We know that arts organizataons and Iocal agencies are currently supporting wonderful programming. We encourage you to participate in promoting multicultural appreciation by sponsoring activities in October. Please communicate this invitation to your Pazks and Recreation and Human Rights Commissions and let us know if you are interested in participating. Additionally, you may already have specific activities planned which would promote the multicultural theme. We would be most appreciative if you would send us a List of the activities you have planned for the month of October for publication in the calendar. Information should be mailed to the address below or to Assembly Gwen Moore's office, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA, 95$1 ~. Multicultural arts activities are a powerful means of communicating social values, self-esteem, and a sense of community and commonality. IC is our hope that a "Multicultural Awareness Month" will not only allow us to appreciate our differences, but also help us to recognize the contribution that each ethnicity makes to the other. Should you have questions or suggestions, please contact Maisha Hazzard in Assemblywoman Gwen Moore's office at 213-292-0505, Amy King at 915-445-8800, or Anita Ahuja at the California Arts Council at 916-227-2590. Sincerely, GWEN MOORE Assembly Member 47th Assembly District J ANNE C. KOZ G irector " California Arts Council ~~~1 ALHAAIRRA ROUL[\'AI: 37. SAChAAtEf~Tp, C.\L~30hN3A ~?SZ! 3'Hi1;~L 1~]fj) ~~/'25~~ FnX f416~ ~~%•2625 ., _ . .~ - : z ,. ~ -,r ' t~~~ ' , E - - ~_ , . ~, .. y . .. ~ 1:: ,.