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Resolution to approve the application by the City of West Allis to be designated as a Preserve America Community.
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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; and,
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2006 the Historical Commission of the City of West Allis adopted a resolution (Resolution No. 008) to approve the application by the City of West Allis to be designated as a Preserve America Community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City West Allis will apply for the designation of City of West Allis as a Preserve America Community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of West Allis 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.
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