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City of Edmonds * Office of the Mayor
NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
OCTOBER 2o2o
WHEREAS, National Endowment for the Humanities, the nation's 4,500 local arts agencies, and the
arts and humanities councils of the 50 states and the six U.S. jurisdictions have regularly
issued official proclamations on an annual basis designating October as National Arts and
Humanities Month; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and
imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American when they are
accessible to all; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities play a unique role in the lives of our families, our communities,
and our country; and
WHEREAS, cities and states have celebrated the value and importance of culture in the lives of
Americans and the health of thriving communities during National Arts and Humanities
Month for several years; and
WHEREAS, the arts and culture industry also strengthens our economy by generating $166.3 billion in
total economic activity annually, $27.5 billion in government revenue, and by supporting
the full-time equivalent of 4.6 million jobs; and
WHEREAS, downtown Edmonds was designated the State's first Creative District and nationally the
creative economy drives tourism and commerce, supports American workers, and makes
up 4.5% of the annual GDP;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I Michael Nelson, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October as
National Arts and Humanities Month in Edmonds and call upon our community members to celebrate,
support and promote the arts and culture in our nation and in our community, focusing on equitable
access to the arts and encouraging individuals, organizations, and our diverse communities to
participate in the arts.
Mike Nelson, Mayor — October 20, 2020