Proc. 2012-28 National Preservation MonthPROCLAMATION
NO. 2012-28
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 "Discovering America's Hidden Gems" is the theme for National
Preservation Month 2012, cosponsored by the City of Huntsville and
the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me
as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
MAY 2012
be declared: NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
in the City of Huntsville and invite all citizens of Huntsville to join their fellow citizens
across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this, the 1st day of May, 2012.
Mac Woodward, Mayor