Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS: Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861; and

WHEREAS: We celebrate the sesquicentennial of statehood during 2011; 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:   "Celebrating America's Treasures" is the theme for National Preservation Month 2011, cosponsored by the City of Lawrence, the Lawrence Preservation Alliance, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Aron E. Cromwell, do proclaim May 2011 as

“National Preservation Month”

and call upon the people of Lawrence to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance.

                                                                                  Aron E. Cromwell, Mayor

May 3, 2011