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THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing
neighborhoods, fosi;ering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing
livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban
and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic and cultural
backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions
made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that
has shaped us as a people; and
WHEREAS, Orange County has become a strong advocate for the protection of historic,
cultural and archaeological resources and continues to pursue partnership opportunities with
other preservation advocates to preserve these important and often irreplaceable resources,
to seek new and innovative ways to make local history engaging to the public, and to
encourage others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Orange County has demonstrated its commitment to historic preservation by
using the restored Alexander Dickson House as the Hillsborough visitor center, stabilizing the
farmsteads at future county parks, and designating important local properties with historic and
architectural significance through the Local Landmark Program; and
WHEREAS, "Making Preservation Work' is the theme for National Preservation Month 2007,
cosponsored by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission, the Orange County Historical Museum, the Alliance for Historic
Hillsborough and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim
May 2007 as National Historic Preservation Month and calls upon the people of Orange
County to join their fellow residents across the United States in recognizing and participating
in this special observance.
This the 15th day of May, 2007
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Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners