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For Immediate Release February 29, 2000
By the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to develop
recommendations for Federal agency actions to address the future of Princeville, North
Carolina, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. Princeville, North Carolina
(Princeville) has a unique place in American history. This small city in eastern North
Carolina was the first city in the United States founded by ex-slaves. In its history,
Princeville has been damaged by floods many times. Recently, it was devastated by floods
caused by Hurricane Floyd. In response to the damage, appropriate Federal agencies have
already begun repair and recovery efforts to assist Princeville. However, it is the policy
of this Administration to do more to help this city that occupies such a significant place
in our history. Therefore, this order will create an interagency council to develop
recommendations for further actions to address the future of Princeville.
Sec. 2. Establishment. (a) There is established the
"President's Council on the Future of Princeville, North Carolina" (Council).
The Council shall comprise the Secretaries of Defense, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor,
Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Administrator of the
Small Business Administration, the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, the Assistant to the President for
Economic Policy, and the Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs, or
their designees, and such other executive department and agency (agencies) representatives
as the President may deem appropriate. The Council shall consult with other agencies and
State and local governments, as appropriate.
(b) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget,
or his designee, shall serve as Chair of the Council.
Sec. 3. Functions. The Council shall develop
recommendations for the President on further agency and legislative actions that can be
undertaken to address the future of Princeville. In developing the recommendations, the
Council shall consider, among other things: (a) the unique historic and cultural
importance of Princeville in American history; (b) the views and recommendations of the
relevant State and local governments, the private sector, citizens, community groups, and
non-profit organizations, on actions that they all could take to enhance the future of
Princeville and its citizens; and (c) agency assessments and recommendations to repair and
rebuild Princeville, and, to the extent practicable, protect Princeville from future
floods. The Council, through its Chair, shall submit its recommendations to the President.
Where appropriate, the Council's recommendations shall include draft legislation
requesting additional funding or other authorities to aid in the reconstruction and
protection of Princeville.
Sec. 4. Coordination. At the request of the Chair,
agencies shall cooperate with and provide information to the Council.
Sec. 5. Judicial Review. This order is not intended to, nor does it create, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party against the United States, it agencies, its officers or employees, or any other person.
THE WHITE HOUSE, February 29, 2000.
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For Immediate Release February 29, 2000
As the first city in the United States founded by former slaves, Princeville, North Carolina holds a special and highly significant place in our nation's history. In its early days, Princeville was called Freedom Hill by fleeing African Americans who settled along the banks of the River Tar under the protection of Union troops at the close of the Civil War. In more recent times, repeated flooding from the River Tar has caused damage in Princeville, which was devastated this fall by the particularly severe floods that accompanied Hurricane Floyd.
Today, I am announcing the creation, by Executive Order, of the President's Council on the Future of Princeville, North Carolina. This Council will bring together representatives from twelve Federal agencies, several key members of my Cabinet and, chaired by Sally Katzen of the Office of Management and Budget, it will work with elected officials, the private sector, community and non-profit groups to recommend measures to preserve and protect Princeville for the future. I have asked the Council to move promptly to recommend action that my Administration can take to help repair and rebuild Princeville, and, to the extent possible, protect the town from future floods.
We have taken many steps since this terrible flooding hit Princeville last fall, from immediately dispatching emergency workers to making resources available for the people of Princeville in their efforts to rebuild. It is my firm belief and the policy of my Administration that we must do more to help the people of Princeville who have bravely chosen to stay and rebuild their badly damaged hometown. We owe them our best efforts.
It is enormously important that, as we celebrate Black History Month and honor the long and proud history of this uniquely important town, we also take the steps to preserve it for the future. As we embark on this new chapter in Princeville's history, I would like to thank Rep. Eva Clayton who has led the charge for this step I am announcing today and who has worked tirelessly on behalf of this important town. I also thank Rep. Charles Rangel for his support of this important effort.
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