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April 12, 2005 <br />Timothy J. Grendell <br />State Senator,l8'h District <br />Senate Duilding <br />Columbus, Ohio 43215 <br />Phone: 614.644.7718 <br />Fax: 614.466.7662 <br />SD18 mailr sen state oh ms <br />Mayfield Village Council <br />6621 Wilson Mills Road <br />Mayfield Village, OH 44143-3499 <br />Dear Council 1Vlembers, <br />Committee Assignments <br />State and Local Government <br />and Veterans' Affairs, Vice Chairman <br />Agriculture . <br />Envirqnment and Natural Resources <br />Judiciary - Criminal Justice <br />Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (1CARR) <br />I.would like to express my highest support for the proposed joint effort between the Fairmont <br />Fine Arts Center and the Village of Mayfield to renovate the former church at the corner of <br />Wilson Mills and SOM Center Road. Teaming up to renovate the former church for use as a <br />cultural center is a wonderful opportunity for our community. <br />We know that the arts contribute billions of dollars to Ohio's economy each year. Arts <br />education and art appreciation helps young people to achieve academically and contributes to <br />their positive social development. Studies have shown dramatic results in learning, both in the <br />arts and in other academic and social areas, when students have had long-term exposure to arts- <br />integrated curricula or arts-infused programs. <br />We also know that the arts contribute greatly to travel and tourism within the state. Visiting a <br />?historic site was the most popular activity among travelers, followed by visiting museums, <br />watching a live theatre- performance and visiting an art gallery. Finally, we know that arts activities help family members to share-positive experiences, discover <br />new talents and -ideas, and grow together: `They help cultural groups explore and build on their <br />heritage and share. that heritage with others. They encourage the expression, refinement and <br />exchange of ideas and strengthen democracy. <br />For these reasons and many others, I am glad to lend my wholehearted support to this program, <br />and I commend the Village for its commitment to the axts. . <br />Sin?y, <br />? <br />Timothy J. Grendell <br />State Senator, 18th District <br />CC: Mayor Bruce Rinker, Tom Fulton <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />