PROCLAMATION

A Proclamation recognizing October 2019 as American Archives Month

WHEREAS, archival collections document the history of our City, State, and Nation; and

WHEREAS, archival institutions collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to materials that document who we are as a community and as a people; and

WHEREAS, municipal and community archives possess legal, administrative, fiscal, and historically significant records that shed light on the past and provide guidance for the future; and

WHEREAS, municipal and community archival professionals and volunteers diligently work to assist the people of this City in preserving the records of our individual and shared experiences; and

WHEREAS, the City Recorder, George Fox Archivist, and Newberg Historical Society endeavor to preserve this City’s history and today recommends the proclaiming of American Archives Month so that all historical materials may be appreciated and preserved.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED, by the Mayor and City Council, and on behalf of the citizens of the City of Newberg, Oregon, that we proclaim the month of October 2019 as American Archives Month to raise awareness of the vital role public records play in preserving our history.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Newberg to be affixed on this 7^th day of October, 2019.

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             Rick Rogers, Mayor

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