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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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pittsburgh will apply for the designation of East Allegheny, Central North Side, and Allegheny West as a Preserve America Neighborhoods; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.