HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1976.12.02 - 14068Attested to this 2nd Day of December, 1976,
ALEXANDER C. PERINOFF, CHAIRMAN
AN V. MO T, DISTRICT /t15
RESOLuTION 7756
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, the restoration of the I39-year old Daniel Broughton House in
the Village of Franklin will preserve the architecture of the period; and
WHEREAS, careful planning and attention was given to achieving historical
accuracy, the restoration was undertaken with the utilitarian objective of housing
various departments and agencies of the Village government; and
WHEREAS, by majority vote of the Village Residents, tax funds were used to
purchase the building and property, and additional funding was provided by the
Franklin Historical Society, and the National Trust For Historic Preservation; and
WHEREAS, countless volunteer donations in services and materials by
patriotic, civic and community-minded citizens have been made to the project to
restore the Daniel Broughten House.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby extends commendation to the Village of Franklin for its patriotic
spirit and far-sighted action in implementing this historical preservation and restoration
of the Daniel Broughton House; and, further extends appreciation to all of the Citizens
of the community who participated in the project in order that all of Oakland County
many enjoy and reflect in the heritage that made this Great Country, the United States
of America.
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