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House
Resolution 423
By:
Representatives Barnes of the
78th,
Dodson of the
75th,
Buckner of the
76th,
Jordan of the
77th,
Abdul-Salaam of the
74th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Arts Clayton; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton has achieved a significant milestone by moving into an artfully
restored historic structure to anchor downtown revitalization in Jonesboro as
the county seat of Clayton County; and
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton is committed to showcasing the best of our state by providing
venues to exhibit the talents of our people, utilizing the arts as an economic
generator for our businesses, and supporting arts education in our schools and
universities; and
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton has successfully implemented services which affect every aspect of
community development, including the economy, social problem solving, job
creation, education, individual creativity, and community livability;
and
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton invests in lifelong learning opportunities, beginning with ArtVan
as a "read to succeed" mobile learning lab for students and summer art camps and
as a safe summer initiative for children, which leads up to art classes and
workshops for students, teens, adults, and seniors; and
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton plays a key role in sustaining the economic vibrancy of our state
by supporting local businesses, providing quality art events to increase
cultural tourism, and thereby utilizing travelers along I-75 to create a major
tourism corridor for the state; and
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton serves as a model of inclusiveness by promoting the positive
aspects of Clayton County's diverse citizenry, and by making available art
programs and activities for all ages and all families in Clayton County,
initiatives helping to establish Clayton County as the Cultural Crossroads of
the south metro area; and
WHEREAS,
Arts Clayton is a recognized leader in the arts with representatives serving on
the board and panels of Georgia Council for the Arts, regranting state funds
through the Grassroots Art Program, and operating a Fine Arts Gallery which is
open to all Georgia artists.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the important contributions of Arts Clayton – their
board, staff, and volunteers – to visitors and citizens of Clayton County
and the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Arts Clayton.