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APPROVAL OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HISTORICAL MARKER INSTALLATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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APPROVAL OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HISTORICAL MARKER INSTALLATION

WHEREAS, Edgar Allan Poe enrolled at the University of Virginia on February 14, 1826, for one term; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Poe is recognized as one of the nation's important literary figures; and

WHEREAS, the University has preserved his room, #13 on the West Range, in his honor; and

WHEREAS, a marker on McCormick Road in the vicinity of the West Range would serve to further commemorate the achievements of this outstanding American writer;

RESOLVED that installation of a marker for Edgar Allan Poe is approved.