May 2023 National Preservation Month vrodamation
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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.
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GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
BY.