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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 arts 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 something 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 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDI N RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Wesley S. Davis, Chairman <br />Vice Chairme <br />Peter D O'Bryan <br />(%9— <br />escher <br />Tim Zoe/�� <br />1 <br />