CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Historic Preservation Month
May 2024
WHEREAS, the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established the National Register of Historic Places to champion the protection and adaptive re-use of America’s historic, cultural, and archaeological treasures; and WHEREAS, May was designated as "Preservation Month" in 1973 to enhance public awareness of historic preservation, celebrate our heritage, and underscore the economic, social, and environmental benefits of preserving historic properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Napa includes in its borders an unparalleled collection of historic resources including buildings and structures dating through the last 150 years; and
WHEREAS, Napa County Landmarks, founded in 1974, promotes the preservation of these historic assets through education, public policy, and technical assistance, and is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2024; and
WHEREAS, Napa County Landmarks has spearheaded projects like the Crescent Project to merge historic preservation with community housing needs, and enhances public engagement and economic vitality by organizing events and programs that highlight the importance and benefits of preserving our historical environment; and WHEREAS, Napa County Landmarks cultivates a future generation of preservationists by providing much-welcomed scholarships and educational materials to local students.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of Napa, together with the Napa City Council, hereby proclaim May as Historic Preservation Month. We urge all citizens to recognize and participate in efforts by Napa County Landmarks to safeguard our rich historical legacy.
Dated: May 7, 2024
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
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