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NATIONAL YOUTH ARTS MONTH-MARC.•ll 2013
WHEREAS, Youth Arts Month has been observed nationally and in many foreign
countries since 1961 and has gained wide acceptance; and
WHEREAS,childhood is the time to develop interests, skills, and aptitudes that will last
a lifetime; and
WHEREAS,through meaningful art activities, children develop initiative, self-
expression, creative ability, self-evaluation, discipline, and a heightened appreciation for their
environment; and
WHEREAS, the importance of art in education and in recreation is widely recognized;
and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Arts Center held a High School Masterworks Exhibit in 2012
but desires to expand the exhibit to other ages; and
WHEREAS, a juried Youth Arts Show, open to all Petaluma artists in grades K-12, will
be held at the Petaluma Arts Center March 15 —29, 2013, with a reception on March 16th.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma,
along with the members of the City Council, do hereby proclaim March 2013 as "Youth Arts
Month" in Petaluma and urge all residents to become interested in and give full support to
quality school art programs for children and youth in our community.
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