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5C <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2017, AS <br />Historic Preservation Month <br />WHEREAS, the National Historic Preservation Act was signed into law in 1966 and <br />established the nation's legal framework for the protection and preservation of historic <br />buildings, landscapes, and archaeological discoveries; and <br />WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, the National Historic Preservation Act has had a <br />profound and positive impact on local communities throughout Florida, especially through the <br />National Register of Historic Places, a program honoring our nation's diverse cultural, <br />agricultural, natural, and built environments; and <br />WHEREAS, the United. States and thousands of public, private, and nonprofit sector <br />partners, such as the Indian River County Historical Society, are commemorating the 50th <br />Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act throughout 2017 under the banner of <br />"Preservation 50"; and <br />WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives, and Historic <br />Preservation Month 2017 is an occasion for celebrating the historic resources within our <br />community. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Month of May, 2017, be <br />designated as Historic Preservation Month in Indian River County. <br />Adopted this 2nd day of May, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim Zorc <br />P3 <br />