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At the instigation of the North Carolina Museums Council, May 13-19, 2007 has been declared Museums Week in North Carolina. For the text of the Governor's proclamation, see below!
State of North Carolina
Museum Week
2007
By the Governor of the State of North Carolina
A Proclamation
WHEREAS, North Carolina museums enhance the quality of life for all our citizens and attract more than 10 million visitors annually, thereby significantly contributing to our state’s economy; and
WHEREAS, the local economies of our cities and counties are greatly enhanced by the efforts of these museums each year; and
WHEREAS, over 500 museums, zoos, aquariums, galleries, science centers, and local and regional historic sites in the state contribute to a high quality of cultural activity in all 100 North Carolina counties; and
WHEREAS, museums also strengthen the educational opportunities of North Carolina students and adults; and
WHEREAS, regular visits by school groups to the state’s museums give children the chance to be exposed to outstanding examples of historical, natural and artistic exhibits; and
WHEREAS, museums offer learning opportunities which are not available in the classroom setting; and
WHEREAS, education is not limited to children; museums provide a lifelong learning experience for adults as well; and
WHEREAS, museums provide an understanding and awareness of culture and nature that can be rewarding for all our citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL F. EASLEY, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 13-19, 2007, as “MUSEUM WEEK” In North Carolina, and I urge our citizens to take advantage of the educational and cultural resources of the State’s museums.
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord two thousand and seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
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