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May 2023 National Preservation Month vrodamation by the Jlapor of tbt QCftp of Renton, Zexam; 2;9 all Whom tbege pregetft obaU come, Oreefing%: WHEREAS, The National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as Preservation Month in 1973, as a way to promote historic places for the purpose of instilling national and community pride, promoting heritage tourism, and showing the social and economic benefits of historic preservation; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton and Denton County are celebrating with a series of events called Denton Revealed: Preservation Month 2023; and WHEREAS, Preservation Month can instill awareness of the local historically significant buildings, landmarks, and historic districts within Denton; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural,and for all Americans;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 heritage that has shaped our community; and NOW THEREFORE, 1,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas do hereby declare and proclaim the month of May 2023 as "NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH" in the City of Denton and encourage our community to take this opportunity to recognize and appreciate all the work that is accomplished by our local Historic Preservation community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Denton, Texas to be affixed this the 2nd day of May 2023. 1G=d GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR ATTEST: JESUS SALAZAR, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY BY.