Proclamation in Recognition of Heritage Days in Montgomery County

On June 22, I had the great pleasure in presenting a proclamation to the Heritage Tourism Alliance of Montgomery County in recognition of Heritage Days. I was joined by my friend and colleague, Councilmember Marc Elrich.

Below is the text of the proclamation.

WHEREAS, the Heritage Tourism Alliance of Montgomery County is an initiative created by county leaders and state officials to preserve and share more than 300 years of Montgomery County’s history with residents and visitors, ensuring that all understand and value the county’s complete past; and

WHEREAS, Heritage Montgomery’s signature program, Heritage Days, with its three thematic clusters, the Farming Cluster, the Quaker Cluster, and the Innovative Technology, is held annually on the last weekend of June; and

WHEREAS, Heritage Montgomery was recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Preservation Award by the Maryland Historical Trust in the category of Preservation Services for its Heritage Days; and

WHEREAS, Heritage Montgomery will be celebrating the Annual Heritage Days Festival on June 26-27, 2010; and will feature forty-five historic sites, including “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and will showcase several events, such as a free concert by the Washington Revels at the King Dairy MOOseum, and a concert at the historic St. Paul’s Community Church in Poolesville,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, hereby proclaims June 26-27, 2010 as

HERITAGE DAYS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Council takes this opportunity to recognize and thank Heritage Montgomery for its many years of outstanding service to the residents of the county, and in sponsoring Heritage Days.