HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming May 2013 as National Historic Preservation Month ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Orange County can be proud of its long history of recognizing and protecting its rich
historic and archaeological resources through the dedicated efforts of individuals, non-profit groups, local
governments and County government; and
WHEREAS, Orange County 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, 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, Orange County has demonstrated its commitment to historic preservation by using the
restored Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough as a visitor center, conserving historic farmsteads at
future County parks, preserving the historic Old County Courthouse, and designating important properties
with historic and architectural significance as local landmarks; and
WHEREAS, "See! Save! Celebrate!" is the theme for National Historic Preservation Month 2013,
cosponsored by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, Preservation Chapel Hill, the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May 2013
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 7"' day of May, 2013.
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Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Donna Baker, C erk to the Board