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(4) He made reference to the wayfaring signs in Hillsborough and said that a sign was <br /> put up in an archaeological place, and he proposed the Town and County to protect <br /> archaeologically sensitive areas that are in Hillsborough but on Orange County property. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that Commissioner Jacobs took care of his petition about <br /> domestic partner benefits. However, he is less inclined to support the issue of a lawsuit <br /> against the amendment. <br /> Other Board members agreed with Commissioner Jacobs about domestic partner <br /> benefits. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. National Historic Preservation Month <br /> The Board considered a proclamation designating May as National Historic <br /> Preservation Month in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign. <br /> Land Conservation Manager Rich Shaw introduced this item. <br /> Historic Preservation Commission Chair Tom Dickinson read the proclamation. <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> OF <br /> THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing <br /> neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing <br /> livability; and <br /> WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and <br /> rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic and cultural backgrounds; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions <br /> made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that <br /> has shaped us as a people; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is a strong advocate for the protection of cultural and <br /> archaeological resources, and continues to pursue partnership opportunities to preserve these <br /> important and often irreplaceable resources, to seek new and innovative ways to make local <br /> history engaging to the public, and to encourage others to do the same; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has demonstrated its commitment to historic preservation by using <br /> the restored Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough as a visitor center, conserving the <br /> farmsteads at future county parks, including a cultural resources component to the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan, and designating important properties with historic and architectural <br /> significance as local landmarks; and <br /> WHEREAS, "DiscoverAmerica's Hidden Gems" is the theme for National Historic Preservation <br /> Month 2012, cosponsored by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the Orange County <br />