Mayor John Cook proclaims October to be Architecture month in El Paso

Today at 2pm Mayor John Cook will be proclaiming October to be Architecture month in the City of El Paso. Archtober is of course the AIA El Paso's big month, featuring tours public awareness and a host of great events to participate in. Be sure to check out the full schedule on our Archtober page. 

We thank the mayor and the city council for taking their time to recognize our profession. 

Below is the text from last years proclamation. 

PROCLAMATION, City of El Paso, Texas 

WHEREAS: The American Institute of Architects El Paso Chapter (AIA) adds value to the city, county and surrounding areas by creating places that enhance the quality of life through the built environment for all the residents of El Paso; and 

WHEREAS: The local AIA chapter is responsible for the design of many iconic buildings in El Paso; safeguards the culture of the region through historic preservation and aides in the review of local codes and ordinances in order to maintain the health, safety and welfare of citizens in structures; and 

WHEREAS: The local AIA chapter is one of the leading organizations in our community focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable design, urban planning and the importance of building technology merged with design innovations helping to improve our city; and 

WHEREAS: The local AIA chapter encourages citizen architects to take pride in and learn about the built environment, how it shapes our city’s progress, the ability to strengthen our regional cultural identity and quality of life through buildings, historic structures and neighborhoods: 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED,  by the Mayor and Council of the City of El Paso that October 2011 shall be known as: 

"ARCHTOBER MONTH"

Be sure to spread the news and get to some of the great events this month. 

-Cameron