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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, In 1973, the National Trust for Historic |
3 | | Preservation established the month of May as National
Historic |
4 | | Preservation Month in order to promote historic places for the |
5 | | purpose of instilling national and
community pride, promoting |
6 | | heritage tourism, and demonstrating the social, cultural, and |
7 | | economic
benefits of historic preservation; and
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8 | | WHEREAS, Historic preservation is an effective tool for |
9 | | managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods,
fostering local |
10 | | pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing |
11 | | livability; and
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12 | | WHEREAS, The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency |
13 | | recognizes May as Historic Preservation Month and
highlights |
14 | | local events throughout the State to recognize and promote the |
15 | | historic cultural
resources of Illinois; and
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16 | | WHEREAS, Historic Preservation Month increases awareness |
17 | | of historically significant buildings,
structures, sites, and |
18 | | places to Illinois residents and visitors alike; and |
19 | | WHEREAS, It is important to celebrate the role of history |
20 | | in our lives and the contributions made by
dedicated |
21 | | individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the |