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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2022 AS "ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE

OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Carson, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Filippi, Donovan, Biah,
Speakman, Ranglin-Vassell, Amore, and Serpa

     Date Introduced: March 10, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

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

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

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

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$2 billion in economic activity annually and by supporting nearly 18,000 jobs, according to the

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U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis; and

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

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

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employers require in a 21st Century economy; and

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

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

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enter the Rhode Island workforce; and

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

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“Youth Art Month”; and

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

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

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

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March as “Music in our Schools” Month; and

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

 

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

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

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proclaims March of 2022 to be “Arts in the Schools Month” in our State. We furthermore urge all

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

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

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

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

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

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