HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming May 2012 as National Historic Preservation MonthPROCLAMATION
OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing
neighborhoods, fostering 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 is a strong advocate for the protection of cultural and
archaeological resources, and continues to pursue partnership opportunities 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 in Hillsborough as a visitor center, conserving the
farmsteads at future county parks, including a cultural resources component to the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, and designating important properties with historic and architectural
significance as local landmarks; and
WHEREAS, "Discover America's Hidden Gems" is the theme for National Historic Preservation
Month 2012, cosponsored by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission, the Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange
County, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the National Trust for Historic Preservation;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May
2012 as National Historic Preservation Month and call 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, 2012. i3-jQO�¢A
Bernadette Pelissier, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners