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ID HCR041
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Recognizes and encourages grassroots organizations including historical preservation commissions, historical societies, the Idaho State Historical Society, and the Idaho Heritage Trust in their efforts to preserve Idaho's agricultural history.
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Acknowledges that historic agricultural buildings serve as witnesses to Idaho's agricultural heritage and economy while providing scenic landmarks and insight into rural life, both past and present.
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Cites specific preservation examples including the Dry Creek Historical Society's preservation of the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead in Ada County (winner of the 2009 American Association for State and Local History Corey Award), the Idaho Heritage Trust's assistance with a 1922 log barn in Valley County, and the National Register listing of seven barns in the Buhl area.
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Appreciates local-level historic preservation efforts and investment as vital to Idaho's statewide preservation effort.
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Explicitly states there is no state financial commitment to achieving the resolution's goals.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing and encouraging the work of grassroots organizations such as historical preservation commissions and historical societies, as well as the work of the State Historical Society and the Idaho Heritage Trust to preserve Idaho's agricultural history.
AGRICULTURAL HISTORY PRESERVATION
Last Action
To Secretary of State
3/18/2010