03/04/04 10:27:16 Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims March "Arts Education Month"
                                    Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims March "Arts Education Month"
                                    EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
                                    STATE OF CALIFORNIA
                                    P R O C L A M A T I O N
                                    by the
                                    Governor of the State of California
                                    The arts are one of humanity's most expressive means of understanding the world, providing a universal language for people
                                    to communicate across continents, time and social barriers.  As President John F. Kennedy said, "the arts incarnate the creativity
                                    of a free people."  Through enjoyment of the arts, we celebrate the highest ideals and the cultural richness of society. 
                                    Through arts education, we are given the skills to challenge our imagination and push the boundaries of our potential.
                                    Research has shown that arts instruction enhances the quality of a child's educational experience.  The arts improve self-esteem,
                                    inspire creativity and help students set and reach goals.  Practicing the arts in its many forms and disciplines encourages
                                    our youth to explore and create.
                                    This month, in a statewide effort to observe Arts Education Month, California counties, school districts, museums, performing
                                    arts centers, libraries and government buildings host events that illustrate the importance and lifelong benefits of arts
                                    education.
                                    NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim March 2004, as "Arts Education
                                    Month."
                                    IN WITNESS WHEREOF  I have here unto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this the
                                    third day of March 2004.
                                    /s/ Arnold Schwarzenegger
                                    Governor of California