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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and
Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations, communities, and
states across the century, as well as by the President and Congress for more than two
decades; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every
American including the economy, job creation, education, creativity, and community
livability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has numerous active arts organizations
including the Palace Theatre, Sarofim School of Fine Arts, the Fine Arts Department of the
Georgetown Independent School District, Georgetown Art Works, Georgetown Symphony
Society, Williamson Museum, and the Williamson County Art Guild.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2010 as
NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
in Georgetown, Texas
and call upon all citizens to join with me in supporting the arts in our community.