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Augusta Richmond GA
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on June 2nd, 1897, the City Council of Augusta granted custody of
the Confederate Powder Works Chimney to The Confederate Survivors Association for
the purpose of preservation of the chimney; and
WHEREAS, the Augusta E Porter Alexander Camp No. 158 of the Sons of
Confederate Veterans Organization is the natural descendant group of the Confederate
Survivors Association, and has continued in the duties of preservation of the chimney
since its inception;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AUGUSTA-
RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION that they hereby reaffirm the E. Porter
Alexander Camp No. 158 as custodians of the Confederate Powder Works Chimney, with
authority to continue in its work of preserving the chimney. It is understood that this
confirmation of custodianship does not obligate the County to provide public funds for
the preservation work.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this 3f:!t-- day of
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