From left, Los Alamos Arts Council Program Director Laura Canuelas-Torres and Interim Executive Director Marlane Hamilton accept a proclamation declaring October as Arts and Culture Month and Oct. 22 as An Evening of Arts and Culture, from Councilor David Izraelevitz during the Sept. 27 council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as Arts and Cultures Month and Oct. 22 as An Evening of Arts and Culture during its regular meeting Sept. 28.

Councilor David Izraelevitz read the proclamation, which states:

WHEREAS: The month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations and communities across the country for over 35 years; and

WHEREAS: The arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American by playing a unique role in our families, our community, and our country; and

WHEREAS: Our local arts and cultural organizations are a vital part of recreation, education, and enjoyment in Los Alamos, enhancing our quality of life and strengthening our economy; and

WHEREAS: Our thriving artistic and cultural community members have many activities planned during the month of October;

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the Month of October as “Arts and Culture Month”.

AND FURTHERMORE, declare the evening of Friday, October 22, 2021, as “An Evening of Arts and Culture” in Los Alamos County and ask our citizens to support the outstanding programs and events these organizations bring to our community.