HR94: HR94 Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; February 2, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 2757 House Resolution 94 By: Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, and Franklin of the 160th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, arts and culture embody the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of2 humankind; and3 WHEREAS, Georgians recognize the arts and culture industry as a vital pillar of society and4 a source of pride in their neighborhoods and communities; and5 WHEREAS, through organizational spending and the resulting economic impact, the arts and6 culture industry generated $1.3 billion in 2022, supporting 19,734 jobs across Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, an overwhelming number of visitors to Georgia cite attending performances,8 events, exhibits, venues, and arts and culture-related faciliti es as their primary reason for9 visiting; and10 WHEREAS, arts and culture play a unique role in the lives of fa milies and communities11 throughout Georgia, serving as a catalyst for economic impact, stimulating business12 development, spurring urban renewal, attracting tourists and re sidents to community13 activities, and improving the overall quality of life in Georgia communities; and14 H. R. 94 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2757 WHEREAS, towns, cities, and counties, through their local and s tate arts agencies and15 councils representing thousands of arts and cultural organizati ons, celebrate the value and16 importance of arts and culture in the lives of Georgians and th e health of thriving17 communities during Georgia Arts Day.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body recognize February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day in Georgia and20 encourage communities throughout the state to celebrate and promote the arts and culture.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the23 public and the press.24 H. R. 94 - 2 -