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O R A N G E C O U N T Y
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date May 2 , 1994
Action Agenda
Item #
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Cameron
Proclamation
Extension 2580
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Durham - 688-7331
Mebane - 227-2031
Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501
PURPOSE: To proclaim May 8 - 14, 1994 National Historic
Preservation Week.
BACKGROUND: This year, National Historic Preservation Week will be
observed May 8 - 14. The theme chosen by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation is "It's your memory.
It's our history. It's worth saving. "
A copy of the proclamation is attached. As of the
agenda deadline, the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission was considering additional
activities in honor of Preservation Week such as a
news article/press release and sponsoring a display at
Ayr Mount, a National Register property.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the procla-
mation for National Historic Preservation Week 1994 .
PRESERVATION WEEK 2
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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Its your memory.Its our history.Its worth saving.
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PROCLAMATION
OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
WHEREAS, historic preservation enriches the lives of all people by providing a greater
understanding of American heritage, and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation,from rural to
urban areas, neighborhoods to business districts; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to preserving its historic cultural resources for its
citizens and future generations; and
WHEREAS, "It's your memory. It's our history. It's worth saving. " is the theme for National
Historic Preservation Week 1994, cosponsored by the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim
May 8 - 14, 1994, as National Historic Preservation Week
in celebration of the cultural heritage of Orange County and hereby
urges all citizens to support historic preservation efforts.
This the second day of May, 1994.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners