Proclamation
Margaret Wimmer
Historic Resources Board
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has acted as a steward for the City’s historic resources and has upheld the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, thereby contributing to the retention of histori cally and culturally important features of our built environment; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board acts responsibly, upholding the City’s status as a Certified Local Government designated by the State of California’s Historic Preservation Office; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board provides design advice and recommendations to owners of historic properties to help guide projects in a manner that upholds Palo Alto’s values for the preservation of historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has reviewed complex historic rehabilitation projects, including additions to historic buildings that are consistent with local and national historic preservation and rehabilitation standards in the Downtown Palo Alto area, areas South of Forest Avenue , and homes in the Professorville National Register Historic District; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Wimmer served for seven years (since 2017), including serving one year as Vice Chair 2016 to April 2017. Margaret’s contributions were based on her e ducational background from the College of Architecture at Arizona State University and her expertise as a Palo Alto based Residential Designer with over 24 years of professional experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Margaret Wimmer for her service and contributions rendered as a Historic Resources Board Member.
Presented: June 17
th, 2024
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Greer Stone
Mayor