Resolution 1334

 

            A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO THE PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A DESIGNATION OF A PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY.

 

WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and

 

WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation’s past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country’s irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of communities; and

 

WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with the City of Salisbury’s interests and goals related to historic preservation; and

 

WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community’s ability to protect and promote its historical resources;

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Salisbury will apply for the designation of Salisbury as a Preserve America Community; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Salisbury will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs, and;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman is authorized and empowered to execute any and all documents required for the submission of this application.

 

The above resolution was introduced, read and passed at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salisbury held on the 28th day of November, 2005.

 

 

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Brenda J. Colegrove                                                                    Michael P. Dunn

CITY CLERK                                                                            COUNCIL PRESIDENT

 

 

 

APPROVED BY ME THIS

 

________ day of _____________________, 2005

 

 

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Barrie P. Tilghman

MAYOR