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RESOLUTION NO, o Y <br /> RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE OZARK GATEWAY SCENIC BYWAYS <br /> INITIATIVE <br /> WHEREAS, The Ozark Gateway has established a trio of scenic drives built around out many <br /> historic assets, including museums, downtown historic districts, state parks, and numerous <br /> churches, schools, farms and historic homes, and <br /> WHEREAS, By linking these sites and attractions, our region will be better equipped to develop <br /> and nurture our tourism economy. The broadly-based eight-county coalition that is championing <br /> this effort is committed to achieving both state and federal Scenic Byway recognition, and <br /> WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas applaud this initiative and are <br /> confident that the entire region will embrace the Scenic Byway designation as they learn about its <br /> potential to "facilitate recognition" of the region and create much-needed jobs in the tourism <br /> economy. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: <br /> 1) The City of Batesville, Arkansas enthusiastically supports the Ozark Gateway <br /> Tourist Council Scenic Byways initiative. The initiative will help showcase the <br /> many historic sites, natural wonders and cultural attractions in our region. <br /> 2) The City Of Batesville Arkansas urges State and Federal Officials to facilitate and <br /> support our Region's efforts at conservation, preservation, and economic <br /> development, all three of which will benefit enormously from Scenic Byways <br /> recognition for our scenic drives. <br /> Honorable RicAm augh, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> d—,:)- X 10 <br /> Denise Johnston, Clerk DATE <br />