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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED November 28. 2006
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-205
ADOPTED
November 28. 2006
A RESOLUTION: SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF LIBERTY STREET PROJECT AND THE
LEESBURG PRINCE HALL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS TO RESTORE
AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14 LffiERTY STREET IN
THE OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons are leading a public/private partnership
known has the Liberty Street Project; and
WHEREAS, the Liberty Street Project is dedicated to restoring and preserving the property at 14
Liberty Street in the Old and Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the property is important to the social and cultural history of Leesburg and
contributes to the architectural integrity and historic significance of the Old and Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the Liberty Street Project is eligible for funding opportunities to support the
restoration and preservation of the building and as a requirement for those funds, the Liberty Street
Project will need to illustrate support from a local governing body; and
WHEREAS, preservation of the Leesburg Old and Historic District is an important element of
Leesburg's Town Plan and Town Council vision.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Council supports the efforts ofthe Liberty Street Project and the
Leesburg Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons to restore and preserve the building located at 14 Liberty
Street in the Old and Historic District.
PASSED this 28th day of November 2006
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Town of Leesburg
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