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3 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County can be proud of its long history of recognizing and protecting its rich <br /> historic and archaeological resources through the dedicated efforts of individuals, non-profit groups, local <br /> governments and County government; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County continues to pursue partnership opportunities to preserve these important <br /> and often irreplaceable resources, to seek new and innovative ways to make local history engaging to the <br /> public, and to encourage others to do the same; and <br /> WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, <br /> fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and <br /> WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and <br /> for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic and cultural backgrounds; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has demonstrated its commitment to historic preservation by using the <br /> restored Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough as a visitor center, conserving historic farmsteads at <br /> future County parks, preserving the historic Old County Courthouse, and designating important properties <br /> with historic and architectural significance as local landmarks; and <br /> WHEREAS, "See! Save! Celebrate!" is the theme for National Historic Preservation Month 2013, <br /> cosponsored by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, Preservation Chapel Hill, the Orange County <br /> Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; <br /> NOW THEREFORE,we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May 2013 as <br /> National Historic Preservation Month and call upon the people of Orange County to join their fellow <br /> residents across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. <br /> This the 71' day of May, 2013. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board <br />