LEGISLATIVE GENERAL COUNSEL S.J.R. 14
6 Approved for Filing: R. Oakey-Frost 6
6 01-30-24 11:36 AM 6
1 JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE 125TH
2 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVISION OF ARTS AND
3 MUSEUMS
4 2024 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Chief Sponsor: Karen Kwan
7 House Sponsor: Thomas W. Peterson
8
9 LONG TITLE
10 General Description:
11 This resolution declares February 2024 as "Utah Division of Arts and Museums Month"
12 in Utah.
13 Highlighted Provisions:
14 This resolution:
15 < recognizes the 125th anniversary of the Division of Arts and Museums;
16 < recognizes the cultural and economic impact of the Division of Arts and Museums;
17 and
18 < declares February 2024 as "Utah Division of Arts and Museums Month" in Utah.
19 Special Clauses:
20 None
21
22 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
23 WHEREAS, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums was founded in 1899 by Utah
24 State Representative Alice Merrill Horne;
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25 WHEREAS, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums is the longest-running state arts
26 agency in the nation;
27 WHEREAS, arts and museums inspire and connect people and communities across the
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28 great state of Utah, encouraging a vibrant and culturally engaged state;
29 WHEREAS, participation in arts, museums, and other cultural activities foster skills
30 necessary for solving 21st-century challenges, including creative problem-solving, cultural
31 awareness, and communication skills;
32 WHEREAS, Utah's cultural industry output contributes Öº [$10.1] $14.7 »Ö billion
32a annually to the
33 state's economy, and is ranked third in the nation for total art and cultural value added to state
34 economies;
35 WHEREAS, Utah is ranked first in the nation for art creation, and third in the nation for
36 cultural participation among adults;
37 WHEREAS, arts and culture drives commerce to local businesses;
38 WHEREAS, on average, attendees to cultural events in Utah spend nearly $40 per
39 person, per event, not including the cost of admission;
40 WHEREAS, the money spent at cultural events represents vital income for local
41 merchants and a value-add with which few industries can compete;
42 WHEREAS, a vibrant arts and culture community keeps local residents and their
43 discretionary dollars in the community;
44 WHEREAS, arts and museums enhance and enrich the lives of all Utah residents; and
45 WHEREAS, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums has served to support and help
46 build the creative infrastructure that has served all the residents of Utah since 1899:
47 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
48 declares February 2024 "Utah Division of Arts and Museums Month" in Utah.
49 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature urges all Utahns to connect and
50 engage with the arts and museums in their communities.
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