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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED May 9, 2006
RESOLUTION NO.
2006-86
ADOPTED May 9, 2006
A RESOLUTION: APPROVING THE TOWN OF LEESBURG TO APPLY TO BE A PRESERVE
AMERICA COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U. S. Department
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's
past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the
country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of
communities; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to
historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's
ability to protect and promote its historical resources.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that the Town
will apply for designation as a Preserve America Community.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Leesburg will protect and celebrate our heritage, use
or historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to
experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.
PASSED this 9th day of May 2006.
R06: Preserve America Community Application