HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-17RESOLUTION NO: 95-17
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WHEREAS, the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors provided for the restoration of the 1896
Pulaski County Old Courthouse following a devastating fire on December 29, 1989, providing
office space for the Pulaski County Treasurer and Commissioner of Revenue, with dedication on
December 29, 1992; and
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THE PULASKI COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, the Old Courthouse is a centerpiece of Pulaski County and the Town of Pulaski, a
symbol of pride and a model for other localities; and
WHEREAS, the Old Courthouse provides amulti-purpose room for community use; and
WHEREAS, the Old Courthouse contains heritage exhibits which celebrate the unique legacies of
Pulaski County, with dedication on November 26, 1994; and
WHEREAS, A War Memorial has been installed on the front lawn of the Old Courthouse as a
lasting tribute to Pulaski County veterans, recognizing those killed in action, missing in action, and
prisoners of war in the Revolutionary War, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Wat, with
dedication on July 4,1995; and e.
WHEREAS, the Pulaski County Board,of Supervisors gave loyal support to the Pulaski County
citizens whose meritorious efforts brought heritage exhibits and the War Memorial to reality; and
WHEREAS, The Old Courthouse and War Memorial preserve Pulaski County history and assure
the remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, sitting in regular session on July 18,1995, that sincere appreciation be expressed to the
Pulaski County Board of Supervisors for providing for the restoration of the Old Courthouse and
installation of the War Memoriak in tribute to Pulaski County veterans.
This Resolution is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 18th day of July, 1995, by recorded
vote of the Town Council as follows:
John A. Johnston Ave
John W. Stone AYe
Bettye H. Steger AYe
W. H. Schrader, Jr. AFsent
Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. ~
W. Edgar Hale Ave
Alma H. Holston Aye
E. G. Black, Jr. Aye
BY:
Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Mayor
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ATTEST:
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RUTH HARRELL, CLERK OF COUNCIL