Proclamation: County Commissioner declares May 2011 as "National Preservation Motion"

06/29/2011
Office of the County Commission P R O C L A M A T I O N For Douglas County, Kansas WHEREAS, Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861; and WHEREAS, we celebrate the sesquicentennial of statehood during 2011; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, 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 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, "Celebrating America's Treasures" is the theme for National Preservation Month 2011, cosponsored by Douglas County and the National Trust for Historic Preservation NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, do proclaim May 2011 as "National Preservation Month" and call upon the people of Douglas County to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. ADOPTED this 4th day of May 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Jim Flory, Chairman Mike Gaughan, Vice-Chair Nancy Thellman, Member

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