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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2023 AS "ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE

OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Carson, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Donovan,
Kennedy, Ajello, Fenton-Fung, Fellela, and Cortvriend

     Date Introduced: March 07, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, The arts enhance and enrich the lives of every Rhode Islander; and

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island has clear evidence that the arts contribute

significantly to our quality of life, the education of our citizens and the economy of our state; and

     WHEREAS, The arts strengthen the Rhode Island economy by generating approximately

$1.9 billion in economic activity annually and by supporting nearly 15,723 jobs, according to the

Americans for the Arts Action Fund; and

     WHEREAS, Arts learning fosters teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking, problem-

solving, public speaking, tolerance, flexibility and attention to detail, all essential skills that

employers require in a 21st Century economy; and

     WHEREAS, Arts education in the schools provides substantial educational benefits to all

elementary, middle and secondary students, helping students graduate with proficiency, ready to

enter the Rhode Island workforce; and

     WHEREAS, The National Art Education Association designates the month of March as

“Youth Art Month”; and

     WHEREAS, The American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the Educational

Theatre Association designate the month of March as “Theatre in our Schools” Month; and

     WHEREAS, The National Association for Music Education designates the month of

March as “Music in our Schools” Month; and

     WHEREAS, The National Dance Education Organization designates the month of March

as “Dance in our Schools” Month; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

proclaims March of 2023 to be “Arts in the Schools Month” in our State. We furthermore urge all

the citizens of the state to join us in the observance of this month, and to recognize and applaud

the efforts of arts educators, artists and administrators, who work diligently to ensure that all

young people have access to the arts in their school throughout the school year; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.

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