; Whereas it is in the best interest of the national welfare and all of our citizens to preserve and celebrate the unique art forms of the United States; Whereas the continuing development of new technologies and revenues of communications offers formidable possibilities as well as challenges to artists and audiences; Whereas there is an increasing emphasis on public-private partnerships at the cutting edge of support for cultural institutions and the arts; and Whereas the last decade has seen the passing of significant master artists who made definitive contributions to its survival and the further development and evolution of traditional Northwest Coast Art: Now, therefore, be it