Press Release: Motion Picture Industry Month
Date Posted: 6/1/2009
6/1/2009
MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY MONTH
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, North Carolina is a leader in film and television production, it is the home of the largest production studio east of Hollywood, and played host to 800 films and 15 television series; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina chartered the prestigious Film-making School at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 1993, educating highly trained professionals in the heart of one of our nation’s top film-making states; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Motion Picture industry has made a significant impact on the State of North Carolina over the past three decades, developing a creative, highly-skilled business sector that employs thousands and generates significant economic benefits; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with commerce, government, and communities across our state, the Motion Picture Industry will provide sustainable and competitive employment to North Carolinians well into the future; and
WHEREAS; the North Carolina Motion Picture Industry is an environmentally responsible business sector contributing to North Carolina’s growing knowledge-based economy; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Motion Picture Industry is a significant part of our heritage and cultural identity as a state, from our majestic mountains, to our pristine shorelines, North Carolina embraces the Motion Picture Industry as its own; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina’s Motion Picture Industry supports tourism and is a community-minded partner leaving positive legacies and contributions for North Carolina localities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 2009, as “MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY MONTH” in North Carolina and urge our citizens to celebrate and recognize the impressive legacy and significance of North Carolina’s motion picture industry.
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this eighth day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
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In an effort to respond to the diverse economic development needs of North Carolina, then State Representative Martin Nesbitt introduced legislation creating the regional economic development partnerships. It was this extraordinary insight that allowed AdvantageWest to become one of the most innovative and nimble economic development programs in the state.
Gordon S. Myers
Founding Chair
AdvantageWest Board of Directors
Amanda Baranski
, Exec. Asst./ Asst. Corp Secretary
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