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THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Mayor's Office, Baltimore City Heritage Area)
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
Title
Submission of an Application to Designate Baltimore a Preserve America Community
FOR the purpose of supporting the submission of an application to the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to designate Baltimore a Preserve America Community.
Body
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, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That the City Council:
1. hereby supports the application for designation of Baltimore as a Preserve America Community.
2. will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, an...
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