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Tallahassee, FL —
Today on the 96th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Davie, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) filed Senate Resolution 928 recognizing Davie’s membership into the elite preservation-focused Certified Local Government Program.
“This resolution celebrates the Town of Davie and its commitment to environmental and historical preservation,” says Leader Book, who represents Davie and other Western Broward County communities in the Florida Senate. “Davie has a rich agricultural history which lives on today through its annual Orange Blossom Festival, rodeo events, and western themed downtown. We are so proud of Davie for earning this elite honor.”
The Certified Local Government Program was set up in 1980 by the National Park Service as a federal, state and local preservation partnership. Davie became one of only about 2,000 Certified Local Governments in September. Member rewards include training, technical aid, and grant funding to further preservation efforts.
“The Town of Davie is proud to be one of the newest Certified Local Governments for historic preservation,” said Davie Mayor Judy Paul. “We value our heritage and appreciate Senator/Leader Lauren Book and the Florida Senate’s recognition of this accomplishment.”
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