HomeMy WebLinkAbout4171RESOLUTION NO.4 1 7 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IN SUPPORT
OF PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY
DESIGNATION
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, the City of Auburn works collaboratively with the King County
Historic Preservation Program to identify, document and protect historic
resources; and
WHEREAS, the White River Valley Museum is Auburn's award-winning
community historic museum operated through a partnership between the City of
Auburn and the White River Valley Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve
our community's ability to protect and promote its historical resources; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES THAT:
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Section 1. The Auburn City Council will seek recognition for the City of
Auburn as a Preserve America Community.
Section 2. The Auburn City Council will endeavor to 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. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage
and signatures hereon.
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DATED and SIGNED this ~ ~
day of April, 2007.
CITY AUBURN
PETE B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Da ~ Ile E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APP UED TO FORM:
iel 6. He ,
City Attorney
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