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.186 July 18, 2004 region's cultural heritage and enjoy the benefits evident in the arts' contribution to the quality of life of all citizens, brightening lives with color, sound, and sensation; and WHEREAS, Piedmont Arts Association has earned the highest possible recognition for its excellence in professionalism and outreach by accreditation through the American Association of Museums; and WHEREAS, fewer than one in 20 museums is certified and accredited through the museum association and only 41 facilities in Virginia have received this honor, an accreditation process completed over three years of work by Piedmont Arts Association's staff, board, and volunteers; and WHEREAS, Piedmont Arts Association will celebrate the honor with the public during celebrations on July 16 and 17, 2004, with exhibits, events, performances, and displays; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled July 13, 2004, that it does hereby commend Piedmont Arts Association and its affiliated staff, volunteers, and agencies on its accreditation by the American Association of Museums, and all citizens are encouraged to show support and appreciation for the arts and the association. Council considered adoption of rules of parliamentary procedure. Eric Monday, City Attorney, highlighted the work session of July 8, 2004, regarding this matter. Council Member Ferrill moved to adopt the Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Clark, Cobbe, Ferrill, Reynolds, Roop; Nays (0) - None. Council considered adoption, on first reading, of Ordinance 2004-14 amending Section 12-111 (b) of the City Code relating to reimbursement of expenses incurred in DUI and other traffic accidents. Mr. Monday stated that the General Assembly adopted legislation raising the maximum reimbursement rate from $100 to $250. Council Member Ferrill moved to adopt such Ordinance 2004-14, on first reading; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Clark, Cobbe, Ferrill, Reynolds, Roop; Nays (0) - None.