2008 Press Release: Mayor Declares October as National Arts and Humanities Month

For immediate release
October 8, 2008

Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia recently declared October as National Arts and Humanities Month. Linda Traina, President of the Des Plaines Arts Council, visited the Mayor’s Office in Des Plaines City Hall to receive the proclamation signed by Mayor Tony Arredia. The proclamation states, "The arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including the economy, social problem solving, job creation, education, creativity, and community livability." The President of the United States, along with 40,000 cultural organizations, the National Endowment for the Arts, the national Endowment for the Humanities, the nation’s 5,000 local art agencies, and the arts and humanities councils of the 50 states and US jurisdictions recognize the month’s designation. (pictured left to right) Mayor Tony Arredia hands the official National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation to Linda Traina, President of the Des Plaines Arts Council.

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