res24323

R 323

2024 -- H 8314
Enacted 05/28/2024

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING MAY 28, 2024, TO BE "ARTS ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Carson, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Tanzi, Boylan, Donovan, McGaw, Fogarty, and Cortvriend

Date Introduced: May 28, 2024

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

visitors to the State; and

WHEREAS, The arts sector adds $2.37 billion to Rhode Island’s economy; and

WHEREAS, The arts account for 3.25 percent of Rhode Island’s GDP and generates $23

million in annual State and local tax revenue; and

WHEREAS, In addition to ensuring that Rhode Island maintains its reputation as an

outstanding arts and cultural destination and key hub, the events generated by the arts sector bring

audiences to our city and town centers and fill our restaurants and shops; and

WHEREAS, Arts education programs offered during and after school enhance the quality

of education being offered annually to the benefit of thousands of children, teenagers and adults;

and

WHEREAS, Unfortunately, data reveals that art and culture continue to be two of the top

sectors suffering from the shutdown due to the pandemic; now, therefore be it

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

proclaims May 28, 2024, to be “Arts Advocacy Day” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it

further

RESOLVED, That this House, in an effort to avoid the shuttering of programs, urges all

of the people of the State of Rhode Island to recognize, applaud, appreciate and support the many

gifts all of our State’s arts and cultural assets gives to our community on a daily basis; 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

(RISCA) and the Rhode Island Coalition for the Arts.

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