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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2015, AS <br /> NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, in this complicated world and in these challenging times, the anis and humanities enhance the <br /> character of our Nation, and <br /> WHEREAS, a flash of insight that comes from watching a thought-provoking documentary or discovering a <br /> compelling novel sparks moments of joy, awe, and sorrow,- and, <br /> WHEREAS, from symphonies that bring tragedy to life with long bow strokes, to architecture that challenges <br /> the boundaries of the world around it, these works add texture to our lives and reveal, somethina about <br /> ourselves; and, <br /> WHEREAS, during National Arts and Humanities Month, we reflect on the many ways the arts and humanities <br /> have contributed to the fabric of our society; and <br /> WHEREAS, our Nation is built on the freedom of expression, and we rely on the arts and humanities to <br /> broaden our views and remind us of the truths that connect us; and <br /> WHEREAS, by capturing our greatest hopes and deepest fears, the arts and humanities play an important role <br /> in telling our country's story and broadening our understanding of the world, and <br /> WHEREAS, to meet the challenges ahead, we must harness the skill and ingenuity of our children and <br /> grandchildren, and instill in them the same passion and persistence that has driven centuries of progress and <br /> innovation, and <br /> WHEREAS, the arts and humanities provide important opportunities for our young people to unleash their <br /> creativity and reach for new heights <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN <br /> RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the month of October, 2015, be designated as National Arts and Humanities <br /> Month in Indian River County, and the Board encourages all citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and <br /> culture in our Nation and to specifically encourage the greater participation by those said citizens in taking <br /> action for the arts and humanities in our community. <br /> Adopted this 20th day of October, 2015 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> esleS Davis, 6airman <br /> y <br /> Bob-Solari, Vie Chairman <br /> Peter D O'Bryan , <br /> Joseph Flescher <br /> Tim Zorc <br /> 3 <br />