Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1187 Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Lift Every Voice and Sing Museum Enhancement - Centennal Exhibit
Requester:	Carol Alexander		Organization:		Ritz Theatre &LaVilla Museum
Project Title:	Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Lift Every Voice and Sing Museum Enhancement - Centennal Exhibit		Date Submitted:		01/27/2000 1:44:42 PM
District Member:	Betty Holzendorf		Service Area:		Regional
Counties Affected:	Duval
Recipient:	Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum		Contact:		Carol Alexander
	829 N. Davis Street		Contact Phone:		(904) 632-5555
	Jacksonville 32202
Project Description:
Scholarly exhibition of the national impact that the 100 year old song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has had onthe nation and the exploration of the lives of its authors James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Approximately 20,000 students and 10,0000 visitors from will be educated and enlightened by this historical exhibit
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Greater community awareness of the contributions of african americans to the State the Country
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$431,000
Total cost of the project:		$431,000

Request has been made to fund:			Operations and Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				Yes
	Cash Amount:	$140,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?				No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?				Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	Lack of awareness of children on the overall contributions of African Americans to the State
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	Duval Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:	11/15/1999