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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS A "PRESERVE AMERICA" COMMUNITY
AND ENDORSING THE GOALS OF THE "PRESERVE AMERCA" PROGRAM;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 our community'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,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City of Denton will apply for the designation of Denton,
Texas, as a Preserve America Community.
SECTION 2. That the City of Denton 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.
SECTION 3.
passage and approval.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
AND APPROVED this the ~9 ~ day
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
of
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY