HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 02-13- 20020508 - Historic Preservation Wee RESOLUTION NO. 02-13
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT IN
RECOGNITION OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION WEEK
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
recognizes both a responsibility and an opportunity to preserve significant cultural resources on its lands
for their unique educational value and for the enjoyment of present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and
rural, Und 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, the District fostered restoration of the home of noted San Francisco newspaper
editor, Fremont Older, thereby preserving the character and spirit of that special place; and
WHEREAS, the District's long-term commitment to preserving the working landscape at
Picchetti Ranch Winery will enable visitors to raise their wine-tasting glasses to toast the"Spirit of
Place" at Picchetti Winery for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the District will complete restoration of the renowned, historic La Honda Red Barn,
returning the building to its spirited red splendor through historic research, planning, community
encouragement, volunteer sweat, staff skills and TLC, and in spite of the occasional bite by roosting
pallid bats; and
WHEREAS, "Preserving the Spirit of Place" is the theme for National Historic Preservation
Week 2002, supported by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and sponsored by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District proclaims May 12-18, 2002 as National Historic Preservation Week,
celebrating this week by carefully "Preserving the Spirit of Place" at the Fremont Older house, Picchetti
Winery, and the Red Barn, and calls upon the people of the Midpeninsula to join their fellow citizens
across,the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance.
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Adopted b the Board of Directors
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May 8, 2002