R 105 |
2019 -- S 0393 Enacted 02/27/2019 |
S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2019, TO BE "ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH" |
Introduced By: Senators Gallo, Conley, Goodwin, Ciccone, and Sheehan |
Date Introduced: February 27, 2019 |
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 quality education of our residents, and the economy of our |
state; and |
WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic |
Analysis, the arts strengthen the Rhode Island economy by generating approximately $1.8 billion |
in economic activity annually and by supporting nearly 18,000 jobs; and |
WHEREAS, The arts bolster the development of what are commonly referred to as |
deeper learning skills -- the skills and knowledge that students need to attain success in college, |
career, and citizenship, such as teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, |
public speaking, tolerance, flexibility, and attention to detail, all of which are essential skills that |
employers require in a vibrant and competitive economy; and |
WHEREAS, Arts education in preK-12 schools is essential in order for Rhode Island |
students to graduate fully proficient and 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 Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
hereby proclaims the month of March 2019, 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 schools throughout the |
school year; and be it further |
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, the |
Rhode Island Art Education Association, the Rhode Island Music Educators Association, and the |
Dance Alliance of Rhode Island. |
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