HomeMy Public PortalAbout1985_05_08_R065The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED May 8, 1985
85-65 ADOPTED May 8, 1985
REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION OF THE ARTS TO INCLUDE TOWNS
AS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGE GRANTS
WHEREAS, the Virginia Commission of the Arts is developing plans for the
1986-88 grant program and is soliciting comments on the proposed plan; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Commission of the Arts grant program includes "local
governments challenge grants" to provide funds for cities and counties for dis-
tribution to local arts organizations; and
WHEREAS, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, towns constitute a third and vital
class of local government organized to provide services very similar to those
provided by cities to include services for the health, safety and welfare of
their citizens; and
WHEREAS, some towns, including Leesburg have populations larger than some
cities and counties of the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has historically funded various cultural
and arts activities through the Loudoun Museum and Bluemont Concert Series:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
The Virginia Commission of the Arts is requested to revise the "local
governments challenge grant program" to include towns as eligible units of
government to participate in this important grants program.
PASSED this 8th day of May ~ 1985.
Robert E. Se~la, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST .-
Clerkof ell