HR 9101

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing April 16, 2011, as "World Circus
3	Day" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, the circus in America is a beloved and enduring
6	art form and part of our rich cultural heritage, and
7	WHEREAS, for over 200 years, the circus has entertained
8	generations of American families with amazing feats of physical
9	skill, comedy, theater, and music, while exposing us to the
10	cultures and wonders of the world, and
11	WHEREAS, today's circus continues to amaze and inspire
12	children of all ages by bridging generations and cultures in the
13	pursuit of the very best in circus arts and skills, and
14	WHEREAS, the circus plays an important role in the
15	conservation of endangered species by exposing people to the
16	intelligence, strength, and agility of its amazing animal
17	partners while drawing public attention to the need to protect
18	and preserve them, and
19	WHEREAS, Florida is home to many of the best-known and
20	longest-operating circuses in the country, including Ringling
21	Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the Greatest Show on Earth, currently
22	celebrating its 141st year in 2011, and
23	WHEREAS, the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant
24	Conservation in central Florida is home to the largest herd of
25	Asian elephants outside of Asia and is dedicated to the study,
26	conservation, and future of the species, and
27	WHEREAS, Florida is also home to many world class youth
28	circuses as well as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
29	Circus Museum in Sarasota, one of the premier circus museums in
30	the world, and
31	WHEREAS, in 2008, the World Circus Federation was created
32	under the patronage of S.A.S. Princess Stephanie of Monaco to
33	honor the legacy of her late father Prince Rainier III, a patron
34	of circus arts and culture, and
35	WHEREAS, the North American delegate to the federation is
36	the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA), based in
37	Winter Park, representing many circuses throughout Florida and
38	the United States, and
39	WHEREAS, the federation established World Circus Day as an
40	opportunity for communities around the world to celebrate their
41	rich circus culture and heritage, and
42	WHEREAS, Florida should be recognized and celebrated for
43	its unique role as the circus capital of the world, NOW,
44	THEREFORE,
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46	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
47	Florida:
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49	That April 16, 2011, is recognized as "World Circus Day" in
50	Florida and all Floridians are urged to celebrate, promote, and
51	preserve Florida's rich circus culture and history.

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