The City of Alpharetta was recently honored when First Lady Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative, designated it as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities.
Mayor Arthur Letchas received a letter June 10, 2008 and will receive a certificate of designation signed by Mrs. Bush announcing City of Alpharetta is now a Preserve America Community. “We are honored to receive this designation especially during Alpharetta’s sesquicentennial celebration year,” said Mayor Letchas. “The past preservation efforts of our community along with this opportunity will give a strong historic foundation for our current and future residents.”
Communities designated through the program receive national recognition for their efforts. Benefits include the right to use the Preserve America logo on signs and promotional materials; eligibility for Preserve America Grants; notification to state tourism offices; and listing in a Web-based directory that showcases City of Alpharetta preservation efforts and heritage tourism destinations. Preserve America Communities are also featured in National Register Travel Itineraries and in “Teaching With Historic Places” curricular materials created by the National Park Service.
The Preserve America initiative is an Administration effort to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the initiative include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past; strengthened regional identities and local pride; increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets; and support for the economic vitality of our communities.
Congratulations Alpharetta!
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