WHEREAS throughout our community, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites reflect our local history and culture and contribute to our development;
AND WHEREAS this month provides an opportunity to increase awareness of our community’s museums and celebrate the contributions these institutions make to quality of life, education, and economic development;
AND WHEREAS museums, galleries, and heritage sites welcome visitors and tourists to our community;
AND WHEREAS these museums, galleries, and heritage sites are valuable resources for education and learning, are important community hubs, and support our work for diversity and inclusion;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills proclaim May 2021 as “May is Museum Month” in Mississippi Mills, and encourage all residents and tourists to visit our local museums in May, virtually and in person depending on restrictions.