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PROCLAMATION OF THE HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AND DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2012 AS “HERITAGE PRESERVATION MONTH” IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS
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, "Discover America's Hidden Gems" is the theme for National Preservation Month 2012, cosponsored by the Hastings Heritage
Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation NOW, THEREFORE, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that May 2012, is National Preservation Month, and call upon the people
of Hastings to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance Adopted by the Hastings City Council this 7th day of May,
2012 _______________________ Paul J. Hicks Mayor _______________________ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk