RES NO 04-04-2006 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
7 RESOLUTION NO. `C- -2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS
PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY.
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 VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City of Van Buren will apply for the designation of a Preserve
America Community.
SECTION 2: THAT the City of Van Buren will 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED TI-HS 17th DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
MAYO JOHN R ;s
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER