HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreservation MonthNOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina,
Preservation Month, and call upon the people of Edina to join their
participating in this special observance.
Dated this 21st day of May 2019.
do proclaim May 2019, as
citizens in recognizing and
ames B. Hovland, Mayor
PROCLAMATION
PRESERVATION MONTH
MAY 2019
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable
development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining
community character while enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and
rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life, and all ethnic backgrounds; 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 tangible aspects of the heritage that
has shaped us as a people; and
WHEREAS, "This Place Matters" is the theme for Preservation Mon 2019, sponsored by the Edina
Heritage Preservation Commission.