HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-006RESOLUTION NO. 02-06
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 20, 2002,
THROUGH JANUARY27, 2002, AS "JAZZ WEEK2002" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Jazz has achieved preeminence throughout the world as an indigenous American music
and art form, bringing to St. Lucie County and the world a uniquely American musical synthesis and
culture through African-American experience.
2. Jazz makes evident to the world an outstanding artistic model of individual expression
and democratic cooperation within the creativity process, thus fulfilling the highest ideals and
aspirations of our republic.
3. Jazz has evolved into a multifaceted art form which continues to give birth to, and to
nurture new stylistic idioms and cultural fusions.
4. It is important for the youth of America to recognize and understand Jazz as a significant
part of their culture and intellectual heritage.
5. Jazz Week 2002 will consist of educational workshops and master classes in area schools
on all levels, lectures, concerts, and exhibits. The theme of Jazz Week 2002 will be "Benny
Goodman The King of Swing". The Fort Pierce Jazz Society will exhibit memorabilia of Benny
Goodman provided by Yale University.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim January 20, 2002, through January 27, 2002, as "JAZZ
WEEK 2002" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board does hereby urge the citizens of St. Lucie County to participate by celebrating
the significance of this great musical tradition.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2002.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
C RRECTNESS-
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