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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 15, 2024 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-c <br /> SUBJECT: Proclamation Designating October 2024 as Arts and Humanities Month <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager— Arts <br /> Commission <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Katie Murray, Arts Commission Director, <br /> 919-245-2335 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating October 2024 as Arts and Humanities Month <br /> in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: The month of October each year is recognized on a national level as Arts and <br /> Humanities Month. The attached proclamation for October 2024 recognizes the impact of the arts <br /> and humanities on civic and human health, as well as the economic impact made by the arts <br /> industry on a national and local scale. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the proclamation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) <br /> • GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Provide family-oriented and inclusive programming or other cultural events <br /> for residents and visitors. <br /> OBJECTIVE 4. Provide resources to small, creative, and agro-businesses that add <br /> character and quality of life to our community to attract employers, employees, and visitors. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the attached proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Arts and Humanities Month <br /> in Orange County. <br />