City Council / Housing Authority
May 1, 2023

Proclamation
WHEREAS, "People Saving Places" is the theme for National Historic Preservation Month 2023, co-sponsored by the City of Pomona and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and WHEREAS, Pomona's cultural, historical, and architectural heritage and resources as living parts of community life that will benefit and enrich the lives of its present and future residents WHEREAS, Pomona’s heritage builds civic pride by promoting the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the city's rich heritage and cultural resources; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life, and all ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people; and WHEREAS, historic preservation provides an opportunity for the people of Pomona to be involved and participate in building community while preserving the past for future generations; and WHEREAS, Historic Preservation MONTH provides an opportunity to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people; and WHEREAS, May 2023, has been proclaimed Historic Preservation MONTH in the United States; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Pomona City Council does declare the month of May 2023 as Historic Preservation MONTH
Given this 1st day of May 2023, by the Pomona City Council Tim Sandoval, Mayor
John Nolte, Vice-Mayor
Victor Preciado, Nora Garcia, Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole, Steve Lustro, and Robert Torres
Council Members