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Introduced by Council Member Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by
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Council Members Bishop, Carter & Jones:
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RESOLUTION 2013-450
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A
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ARLEIGH WHITE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ADVOCACY FOR
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE AS HE
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LEAVES THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
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THE CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE;
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RESOLUTION
COMMENDS
AND
THANKS
ROBERT
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, born into a Navy family, Robert Arleigh “Bob” White
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graduated from Fletcher High School and earned a bachelor’s degree
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summa cum laude from Oklahoma Baptist University with a double
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major in English and speech/theatre arts; and
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WHEREAS,
Mr.
White
returned
to
Jacksonville
and
taught
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English, speech, drama and creative writing at Wolfson and Fletcher
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High Schools for 11 years during much of which time he was also the
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Artistic Director at Theatre Jacksonville; and
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WHEREAS, after 16 years as Artistic Director, Bob White was
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promoted to Executive Director of Theatre Jacksonville where during
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his total tenure of 26 years he artistically directed or produced
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nearly a hundred plays, including producing the Theatre’s annual
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Shakespeare at the Met series for 5 years, which was recognized by
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the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs as one of the best outdoor
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theatre offerings in the state, and during which time he secured
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Theatre Jacksonville’s financial future through the development of
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long-lasting
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artists and schools; and
partnerships
with
corporations,
local
businesses,
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WHEREAS, in 2000 Mr. White was hired as Executive Director of
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the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, the umbrella agency
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that provides advocacy, technical assistance and funding to local
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arts
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nationally acclaimed institutions such as the Jacksonville Symphony
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Orchestra, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and many, many
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more, and which also administers the City’s Cultural Service Grant
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program; and
organizations
ranging
from
new
and
emerging
groups
to
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WHEREAS, in his role at the Cultural Council, Bob White has
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been a tireless and effective champion for the cause of the arts
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and culture in Jacksonville, and has made the case strongly for the
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economic and civic value of the performing and visual arts to the
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creation of a vibrant, attractive community that appeals to and
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inspires persons from every background and walk of life; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. White has recently announced his departure from
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the Cultural Council to take on new professional challenges, and
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his
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greatly missed; now therefore
leadership
and
advocacy
in
the
cultural
community
will
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Jacksonville:
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Section 1.
be
The City of Jacksonville hereby commends and
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thanks Robert Arleigh White for his outstanding work as Executive
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Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and for
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his tireless efforts to inspire, promote and coordinate cultural
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and
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community as a whole.
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long and gratefully remembered by his many colleagues and friends,
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and the City Council wishes him the best of success in his new
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endeavors.
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artistic
endeavors
Section 2.
in
Jacksonville
for
the
benefit
of
the
Mr. White’s efforts and advocacy will be
Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become
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effective upon signature by the Mayor or upon becoming effective
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without the Mayor's signature.
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Form Approved:
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/s/
Margaret M. Sidman
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Office of General Counsel
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Legislation Prepared By:
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