P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, May is declared National Preservation Month by the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community identity while enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, through the Preservation Plan and Historic Preservation Ordinance, the City endeavors to protect neighborhood character, preserve irreplaceable cultural resources, and create a distinct sense of place; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission was established to foster public understanding of and involvement in the unique historical, architectural and cultural heritage of the City and to encourage the protection, enhancement, appreciation and use of historic structures deserving of recognition; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has approved three Historic Preservation Landmarks, continues to foster interest and provide education about the designation of Historic Resources in the City of Torrance; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize our past and celebrate Torrance’s rich heritage that shaped and influenced our community and environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE K. CHEN , as Mayor of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2026 as
NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
in the City of Torrance and call upon the residents to discover or re-discover, honor, and share the unique heritage of our City.
Signed this 5th day of May 2026.
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Mayor George K. Chen
________________________________ ________________________________ Councilmember Jeremy Gerson Councilmember Bridgett Lewis
________________________________ ________________________________ Councilmember Jon Kaji Councilmember Aurelio Mattucci
________________________________ ________________________________ Councilmember Sharon Kalani Councilmember Asam Sheikh
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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