June 6, 2003
The Honorable Jenny Oropeza
Assembly Budget Chair
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 94249-0055
RE: Support for CAC and MultiCultural Arts Programs
Dear Assembly Member Oropeza:
As a member of the Asian Pacific American community in California, I urge you to sustain
2002-03 level funding into the next year for the California Arts Council (CAC), and
particularly commit funds for MultiCultural Arts Programs. I recognize that everyone must
share in the cuts during these difficult times, but the CAC has already lost more than 75% of its
funding from only two years ago. Please do not allow any further cuts to the CAC. Their
support has contributed significantly to the growth and development of arts in traditionally
underserved, multicultural communities including the Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
The Asian Pacific American (APA) arts community reaches millions of Californians each year
through performances, exhibits, schools, film, public television and radio. We contribute to
California’s economy, cultural diversity and social wellness. APA arts organizations also
provide educational and cultural nourishment for youth and adults throughout the state of
California. And government funding for cultural arts translates directly into support for the
survival and well-being of our multicultural communities.
Thank you for your support of a better future for the diverse population of California through the
Arts.
Sincerely,
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June 6, 2003
The Honorable John Campbell
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 6027
Sacramento, CA 94249-0070
RE: Support for CAC and MultiCultural Arts Programs
Dear Assembly Member Campbell:
As a member of the Asian Pacific American community in California, I urge you to sustain
2002-03 level funding into the next year for the California Arts Council (CAC), and
particularly commit funds for MultiCultural Arts Programs. I recognize that everyone must
share in the cuts during these difficult times, but the CAC has already lost more than 75% of its
funding from only two years ago. Please do not allow any further cuts to the CAC. Their
support has contributed significantly to the growth and development of arts in traditionally
underserved, multicultural communities including the Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
The Asian Pacific American (APA) arts community reaches millions of Californians each year
through performances, exhibits, schools, film, public television and radio. We contribute to
California’s economy, cultural diversity and social wellness. APA arts organizations also
provide educational and cultural nourishment for youth and adults throughout the state of
California. And government funding for cultural arts translates directly into support for the
survival and well-being of our multicultural communities.
Thank you for your support of a better future for the diverse population of California through the
Arts.
Sincerely,
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June 6, 2003
The Honorable Darrell Steinberg
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 2114
Sacramento, CA 94249-0009
RE: Support for CAC and MultiCultural Arts Programs
Dear Assembly Member Steinberg:
As a member of the Asian Pacific American community in California, I urge you to sustain
2002-03 level funding into the next year for the California Arts Council (CAC), and
particularly commit funds for MultiCultural Arts Programs. I recognize that everyone must
share in the cuts during these difficult times, but the CAC has already lost more than 75% of its
funding from only two years ago. Please do not allow any further cuts to the CAC. Their
support has contributed significantly to the growth and development of arts in traditionally
underserved, multicultural communities including the Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
The Asian Pacific American (APA) arts community reaches millions of Californians each year
through performances, exhibits, schools, film, public television and radio. We contribute to
California’s economy, cultural diversity and social wellness. APA arts organizations also
provide educational and cultural nourishment for youth and adults throughout the state of
California. And government funding for cultural arts translates directly into support for the
survival and well-being of our multicultural communities.
Thank you for your support of a better future for the diverse population of California through the
Arts.
Sincerely,
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Signature
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Printed Name
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Organization
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Address
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June 6, 2003
The Honorable Wesley Chesbro
Senate Budget Chair
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5100
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Support for CAC and MultiCultural Arts Programs
Dear Senator Chesbro:
As a member of the Asian Pacific American community in California, I urge you to sustain
2002-03 level funding into the next year for the California Arts Council (CAC), and
particularly commit funds for MultiCultural Arts Programs. I recognize that everyone must
share in the cuts during these difficult times, but the CAC has already lost more than 75% of its
funding from only two years ago. Please do not allow any further cuts to the CAC. Their
support has contributed significantly to the growth and development of arts in traditionally
underserved, multicultural communities including the Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
The Asian Pacific American (APA) arts community reaches millions of Californians each year
through performances, exhibits, schools, film, public television and radio. We contribute to
California’s economy, cultural diversity and social wellness. APA arts organizations also
provide educational and cultural nourishment for youth and adults throughout the state of
California. And government funding for cultural arts translates directly into support for the
survival and well-being of our multicultural communities.
Thank you for your support of a better future for the diverse population of California through the
Arts.
Sincerely,
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Signature
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Printed Name
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Organization
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Address
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June 6, 2003
The Honorable Dick Ackerman
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 4066
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Support for CAC and MultiCultural Arts Programs
Dear Senator Ackerman:
As a member of the Asian Pacific American community in California, I urge you to sustain
2002-03 level funding into the next year for the California Arts Council (CAC), and
particularly commit funds for MultiCultural Arts Programs. I recognize that everyone must
share in the cuts during these difficult times, but the CAC has already lost more than 75% of its
funding from only two years ago. Please do not allow any further cuts to the CAC. Their
support has contributed significantly to the growth and development of arts in traditionally
underserved, multicultural communities including the Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
The Asian Pacific American (APA) arts community reaches millions of Californians each year
through performances, exhibits, schools, film, public television and radio. We contribute to
California’s economy, cultural diversity and social wellness. APA arts organizations also
provide educational and cultural nourishment for youth and adults throughout the state of
California. And government funding for cultural arts translates directly into support for the
survival and well-being of our multicultural communities.
Thank you for your support of a better future for the diverse population of California through the
Arts.
Sincerely,
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Signature
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Printed Name
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Organization
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Address
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June 6, 2003
The Honorable Deirdre Alpert
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5050
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Support for CAC and MultiCultural Arts Programs
Dear Senator Alpert:
As a member of the Asian Pacific American community in California, I urge you to sustain
2002-03 level funding into the next year for the California Arts Council (CAC), and
particularly commit funds for MultiCultural Arts Programs. I recognize that everyone must
share in the cuts during these difficult times, but the CAC has already lost more than 75% of its
funding from only two years ago. Please do not allow any further cuts to the CAC. Their
support has contributed significantly to the growth and development of arts in traditionally
underserved, multicultural communities including the Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
The Asian Pacific American (APA) arts community reaches millions of Californians each year
through performances, exhibits, schools, film, public television and radio. We contribute to
California’s economy, cultural diversity and social wellness. APA arts organizations also
provide educational and cultural nourishment for youth and adults throughout the state of
California. And government funding for cultural arts translates directly into support for the
survival and well-being of our multicultural communities.
Thank you for your support of a better future for the diverse population of California through the
Arts.
Sincerely,
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Signature
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Printed Name
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Organization
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Address
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CAAPIAN ACTION ALERT (June 6, 2003):
Please FAX the attached letters to the following legislators. The budget for CAC is
being debated by the Budet Conference Committee. For more information about the
budget process and making a case for the arts, visit: www.cac.ca.gov.
Note: Due to the short timeline, please FAX or PHONE your legislators.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF ARTS FUNDING!
ASSEMBLY BUDGET COMMITTEE:
The Honorable Jenny Oropeza
Assembly Budget Chair
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 94249-0055
Phone: (916) 319-2055
Fax: (916) 319-2155
SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE:
The Honorable Wesley Chesbro
Senate Budget Chair
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-3375
Fax (916) 323-6958
The Honorable John Campbell
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 6027
Sacramento, CA 94249-0070
Phone: (916) 319-2070
Fax: (916) 319-2170
The Honorable Dick Ackerman
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 4066
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-4264
Fax: (916) 445-9754
The Honorable Darrell Steinberg
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 2114
Sacramento, CA 94249-0009
Phone: (916) 319-2009
Fax: (916) 319-2109
The Honorable Deirdre Alpert
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5050
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-3952
Fax (916) 327-2188