National Historic Preservation Month a
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PROCLAMATION
National Historic Preservation Month
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for protecting the places that people care
about; sparking a renewed sense of community pride; bringing new investment, new jobs and new
economic vitality to historic commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, American enthusiasm for historic preservation is stronger than ever — enhancing the
livability of our community and keeping our history alive and close at hand; 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 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 physical aspects of the heritage that has shaped
us as a people; and
WHEREAS, "Making Preservation Work!" is the theme for National Historic Preservation Month
2008, cosponsored by the Tigard Historical Association and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Craig Dirksen, Mayor of Tigard, on behalf of
the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim:
May 2008 as
National Historic Preservation Month
and call upon the people of Tigard to join their fellow citizens across the United States in
recognizing and participating in this special observance.
Dated this day of2008.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Tigard
to be affixed.
Craig en, Mayor
City of Tigard
City Recorder
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