House Bill 9177
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Florida House of Representatives - 2000 HR 9177
By Representative Wiles
1 House Resolution
2 A resolution designating the week of November
3 12-18, 2000, as "Florida Storytelling Week."
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5 WHEREAS, the art of storytelling is a valuable method
6 of sharing American folklore and is thus a means of
7 contributing to the historical knowledge of our state, and
8 WHEREAS, the art of storytelling embraces the history
9 and lore of diverse cultures and exposes all Floridians to the
10 richness of our differences while fostering understanding
11 through knowledge, and
12 WHEREAS, the Florida Storytelling Association, Inc.,
13 consists of numerous storytellers in five regions throughout
14 the state who preserve, perpetuate, and promote the art of
15 storytelling in Florida by educating and encouraging
16 storytellers for the entertainment and edification of
17 listeners, allowing individuals and cultures to sense the
18 value of sharing stories, and
19 WHEREAS, the art of storytelling contributes to the
20 self-esteem of students as they learn the state's folklore and
21 share their stories with the community, NOW, THEREFORE,
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23 Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
24 Florida:
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26 That the Florida House of Representatives commends the
27 Florida Storytelling Association, Inc., and proclaims the week
28 of November 12-18, 2000, to be "Florida Storytelling Week."
29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
30 be presented to Jane Simms, President, Florida Storytelling
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