H.C.R. 10 Enrolled

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING UTAH
SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2002 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: DeMar Bud Bowman
Patrice M. Arent This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes the Utah
Shakespearean Festival for receiving the National Governors Association Award for
Distinguished Service to the Arts for 2001. The resolution also expresses gratitude to those
whose tireless efforts bring quality and professionalism to the festival.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, the Utah Shakespearean Festival is considered by many to be one of the most
prestigious repertory theatres and Shakespearean Festivals in the United States;
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2000, the Utah Shakespearean Festival was recognized with the
Antoinette Perry "Tony" Award as America's Outstanding Regional Theatre by recommendation
of the American Theatre Critics Association;
WHEREAS, the Utah Shakespearean Festival continues to win awards recognizing its
tremendous quality and professionalism;
WHEREAS, the Utah Shakespearean Festival won the National Governors Association
Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts for 2001;
WHEREAS, the award has great significance to the thousands of artists, technicians, staff
and volunteers, as well as the hundreds of thousands of patrons who have attended the festival
during the past 41 years;
WHEREAS, the Utah Shakespearean Festival promotes and encourages tourism from
within and without the state boundaries resulting in considerable economic benefit for Cedar City,
Iron County, and the entire state; and
WHEREAS, the Utah Shakespearean Festival has brought significant prestige to the
reputation of the state as a haven for dramatic artists dedicated to their craft:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, recognizes the Utah Shakespearean Festival for receiving the National
Governors Association Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts for 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize the
economic and artistic benefits enjoyed by the entire state due to the quality and professionalism of
the Utah Shakespearean Festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Fred C. Adams,
founder and executive producer of the Utah Shakespearean Festival.

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