September 29, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 169 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 733--RECOGNIZING 2020 AS THE CENTENNIAL OF THE 
                   PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON

  Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) submitted 
the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 733

       Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston, founded in 
     1920, is the oldest citizen-based preservation organization 
     in the United States;
       Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston played a 
     critical role in positioning the historic and beautiful city 
     of Charleston, South Carolina, as a leader in the protection 
     of architectural resources and vibrant communities by 
     spearheading the effort to pass the first historic district 
     zoning ordinance in the United States in 1931, which is now 
     known worldwide as the ``Charleston Ordinance'';
       Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston has a 
     lengthy record of successes in saving iconic buildings and 
     neighborhoods throughout the city of Charleston, including--
       (1) the Dock Street Theater;
       (2) the Lining House;
       (3) the Old Exchange Building;
       (4) Rainbow Row; and
       (5) countless other historic buildings on the peninsula of 
     Charleston;
       Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston was founded 
     by a woman, Susan Pringle Frost, whose vision, determination, 
     and energy set the preservation movement on a new path in the 
     early 20th century;
       Whereas, for 100 years, the Preservation Society of 
     Charleston has provided countless avenues for women's 
     leadership, boasting exemplary leaders such as--
       (1) Elizabeth O'Neill Verner;
       (2) Dorothy Legge;
       (3) Elizabeth Jenkins Young; and
       (4) Jane Thornhill;
       Whereas, in the words of an award citation from the 
     American Institute of Architects, the Preservation Society of 
     Charleston is ``as much a part of Charleston history as a 
     protector of it'' and has ``wrought a standard of commitment 
     to community befitting the beauty and rich legacy of the city 
     it has served'';
       Whereas, through innovative programs such as the Charleston 
     Justice Journey and the Thomas Mayhem Pinckney Alliance, the 
     Preservation Society of Charleston recognizes the 
     contributions of African Americans to the built environment 
     and history of Charleston; and
       Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston has 
     established itself as the leading voice in advocating for a 
     livable and human city, showing itself consistently and 
     repeatedly to be small but mighty, thoughtful but nimble, and 
     principled, professional, and unafraid: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate recognizes 2020 as the centennial 
     of the Preservation Society of Charleston.

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