TITLE
Title
AUTHORIZE PLACEMENT OF HISTORICAL MONUMENT IN HONOR OF DOLLEY MADISON
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Pat Tillman
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BACKGROUND
Background
Dolley Payne Todd Madison, wife of the fourth President of the United States, James Madison, was born in Guilford County's Guilford College area and has the distinction of being North Carolina's only First Lady. During her time in the White House, she was recognized for her political and social influence and is credited with saving the Declaration of Independence, the Gilbert Stuart portrait of President George Washington and other national treasures during the British occupation of Washington D.C. in 1814. Her heroic actions preserved symbols of the United States' identity and became a celebrated example of courage and patriotism.
Guilford County was approached by the Dolley Madison Woman's Club of Greensboro with the recommendation of placement of a historical monument on the grounds of the Old County Courthouse and a request for grant funding in the amount of $10,000 towards the cost. Funding from the Facilities budget for capital renovations would be utilized to support this request. The monument would serve as a testament to her contributions to Guilford County, the State and this Nation, and would align with the United States' celebration of our 250th Anniversary and the Dolley Madison Woman's Club's 50th Anniversary.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Authorize placement of a historical monument in front of the Old County Courthouse located at 301 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC honoring Dolley Payne Todd Madison's contributions to Guilford County, the state of North Carolina and the United States, and commemorating the United States' 250th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of the Dolley Madison Woman's Club of Greensboro. Direct staff to take any and all steps to complete the installation and execution of a community based organization contract, including any and all necessary budget transfers.
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