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Resolution Requesting The City of Jeffersonville
Apply for The Designation As A
Preserve America Community
Whereas, the city of Jeffersonville, Indiana has played an integral role in the
development of our United States dating from the American Revolution, the exploration
of the West, the Civil War and the World Wars;
Whereas, the preservation of American history is an obligation and duty of the
elected officials of our community and every community across our great country;
Whereas, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in
cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the United States
Department of the Interior, and the United States Department of Commerce;
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 interest and goals
related to historic preservation; and
Whereas, designation as a Preserve America Communitywill improve our
community's ability to protect and promote its historical resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The City of Jeffersonville, Indiana by and through the Jeffersonville City Council
and the office of the Mayor will apply for the designation of Jeffersonville, Indiana
as a Preserve America Community; and be it further
That the City of Jeffersonville will protect and celebrate its 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.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
11aye 1 0~ 2
Voted Against:
Passed this ~'~day of /! /l~ , 2008.
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Attest: ~~
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Pegg Ider, Clerk-Treasurer
Presented by me, Peggy Wilder, as the Clerk~alnd Treasurer to the Mayor of said
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana on this 3'"~day of/~/uti~,2008.
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Pegg~i,Xl16{Ider, Clerk-Treasurer
This ordinance approved and signed by Thomas Galligan, Mayor of the City of
Jeffersonville, Indianis .3 "~ day of ~~_ , 2008.
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T oma~i s Galligan, Ma or
IIaye 2 0~ 2
Voted For: