RESOLUTION NO. 070311

Congratulating Charles Stonewall on his career and wishing him well on his newest project.

WHEREAS, Charles Stonewall is an artist in the Kansas City area, who has developed a deep compassion for victims of sexual violence and is a supporter of agencies that combat this national problem; and

WHEREAS, after interviewing numerous victims as well as meeting with counselors who work with them, Charles Stonewall was moved to develop an ambitious art project that would allow him to express his deep feelings and project the experiences of others; and

WHEREAS, the new project is called Dark of the Moon and was conceived to take viewers on a journey from darkness into light, from despair to hope, and from survival to healing, and on to a deeper spirituality; and

WHEREAS, Charles Stonewall is embarking on an existing crossover art project that combines the visual arts with the performing arts with the final form reflecting 39 mural sized digital photographs divided into three thematic groupings: the dark, the light and the spiritual and moving into the performing arts which will utilize a set designer, a choreographer, balletically trained dancers for interpretive poses, a costume designer and a lighting designer; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby congratulate Charles Stonewall on his career and wishing him well on his newest project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Charles Stonewall with the appreciation of the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City for his contribution to the arts in the community.

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