R-1901 - 09/22/2020 - PROCLAMATION - Resolutions PROCLAMATION ITEM 6.C.6
DuD u PageResolution 2020 ARTSDPG-R-1901
WHEREAS, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of the arts has never
been more important to inspire, heal, and connect us within our county; and
WHEREAS, the arts embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and
imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS,the arts enrich us as individuals and play a unique role in the lives
of our families, our communities; and
WHEREAS,the arts promote a better understanding of the diversified cultures
within our communities and unify us regardless of age, race, and ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, the arts sector in DuPage County consists of 2,272 arts related
businesses and account for 4.2 percent of the total number of businesses in the
region, a larger share of the economy than transportation, tourism, agriculture,
and construction;and
WHEREAS, the arts provide full-time employment for over 15,000 workers in
DuPage County; and
WHEREAS, the arts improve our economy, enrich our civic life, drive tourism
and commerce, and exert a profound positive influence on the education of our
children; and
WHEREAS, Arts DuPage has regularly issued official proclamations to all the
cities, towns, and villages in DuPage County on an annual basis designating
October as Arts DuPage Month:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Gopal G. Lalmalani, Village
President do hereby proclaim October 2020 as Arts DuPage Month in Oak Brook
and call upon our community members to celebrate and promote the arts in
DuPage County.
PRO LAIMED this 22nd day of September, 2020.
APPROVED: - ATTEST:
Gopal G. Lahnalani,Village President Charlotte K. Pruss,Village Clerk