044-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW NATIONAL PARK
CEDAR CREEK BATTLEFIELD
WHEREAS, like much of the Shenandoah Valley, Frederick County is rich in significant historic sites
including Belle Grove Plantation and Cedar Creek Battlefield; and
WHEREAS, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Management Plan recommends
the National Park Service "collaborate with partners to establish a new National Park at Cedar Creek Battlefield";
and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a unit of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek Battlefield would
generate significant interest and visitation resulting in a beneficial economic return to the residents of Frederick
County and the Shenandoah Valley through heritage tourism.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does hereby
support the establishment of a unit of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek Battlefield; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does hereby request
Senator Warner and Congressman Wolf to introduce the necessary legislation within their respective legislative
bodies so as to establish a new Park Service Unit at Cedar Creek.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2002.
Upon motion made by MargaretB. Douglas, seconded by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., the above resolution was
approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Robert M. Sager
Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Aye
Margaret B. Douglas
Aye
Lynda J. Tyler
Aye
Sidney A. Reyes
Aye
Gina A. Forrester
Aye
A COPY TESTE:
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Jo R. iley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
Resolution No.: 044-02
Copy to Mayor Copeland, Town of Middletown
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
May 23, 2002
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
j ri ley@co.frederick.va.us
Wendy O'Sullivan
National Park Service
Shenandoah Valley Project Office
P. O. Box 229
Strasburg, VA 22657
Dear Ms. O'Sullivan:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on May 22, 2002,
approved a resolution of support for the establishment of a unit of the National Park Service at Cedar
Creek Battlefield. Please find the resolution enclosed.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
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John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
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P.O. Box 696
Middletown, VA. 22645
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John Copeland
MAYOR
Phone
(540)869.2226
Fax
(540)869-4306
April 291h, 2002
Mr. Richard,C;'Shickle.
Chairman, Frederick County Board of Supervisors
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Mr. Shick1e:
On March 11 th, 2002 the Middletown Town Council adopted A Resolution
of Support of the Establishment of a New National Park in this area. A
copy is enclosed for your information.
We are of the opinion that the establishment of a National Park to
preserve and promote the Civil War Battle at Cedar Creek would not only
be of a significant value to our area but would benefit the entire county
as well.
We would very much appreciate it if the Board of Supervisors would
consider the adoption of a similar resolution.
Please contact Windy O'Sullivan of the National Park Service at 540-287-
0314 for any further information you might need.
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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John A. Copeland
Mayor
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RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW NATIONAL PARK
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WHEREAS, t~le S~)er~and(Jat.) Valley i~. ~~ichly endo~~ed with
rlUnleY~OUS and sigflifican"t historic 5;ites incl~lding Be:lle Grove
Plantation and the Civil War Battlefield at Cedar Creek; and
WHEREAS, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National
Histuric District Management Plan recommends the National Park
Se'r'vice to "collc2bof..ate "lith pay.tne'r':;:, te, le:;:.tabll.',i;li 2t nevi Ni"tional
Pc\'r"'k at Cedav"' CY'e€'~1 tliitttIE;l'il;>ld", cind
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WHEREAS, the preservation of Belle
Battlefield at Cedar Creek would
natiol1al Bl1d intel~natiol1al a'tten"tion
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Gl'~ove ~flantation
generate local,
and visitati()n to
WHEREAS, the preservation of these sites and the
development of a new National Park at Cedar Creek Battlefield
will have the potential to generate considerable economic return
to the residents of the Shenandoah Valley and the Town of
Middletown though heritage tourism;
NDW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Commen
Council for the Town of Middletown that by virtue at unanimous
approval of this Resolution, the support of Council is documented
for the establishment of a new National Park at Cedar Creek
Battlefield; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Middleto~m Town
Council does hereby ask Senator Warner and Congressman Wolf to
introduce legislation establishing this designated area as a new
Nation.,ll Pa~'k.
Adopted this 11th d~y
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