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May 2024 National Preservation Month prodamatiott by the 08por of tbe QW? of Aentont &=9 'Go all to tubom tbe!ge preont� s;ba[I come, Oreetingg: WHEREAS, The National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as Preservation Month in 1973,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 2024;and WHEREAS, preservation month brings awareness of local historic properties, 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, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim the month of May 2024 as "NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH" in the City of Denton and encourage out 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 Th day of May 2024. GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY BY: (YaU 1.