B.4.c - 13300 Dessau Rd - citizen comment — original pdf
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Ronnie Weiss Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:21 AM PAZ Preservation Re: Relocation of Dessau Church - Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005 Review Case Number: HR 21-103182 - 13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** wrote: On Jul 21, 2021, at 8:51 AM, Ronnie Weiss I apologize if this is not the correct place to communicate to the Historic Land Commission regarding an item on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of July 26th. First, and foremost, I urge the Historic Landmark Commission to approve the relocation of the Dessau church to the Jordan‐Bachman Pioneer Farm. This church is one of the few remaining examples of religious importance to the early settlers of Travis County. Immigrants (in this case from Germany) brought their faith with them and this church, while small, presents that importance. It is important, still, to many living in Travis County, myself included. Jourdan‐Bachmann is a living history lesson for our children. This church can bring the religious aspect to that history. If the church is not relocated it will probably not last long. Even the best efforts of the members of the Dessau Cemetery Association will not be enough to protect the church from vandalism and potentially destruction. This danger is heightened as the surrounding area is developed. In closing my petition, I see nothing but positives for relocating the church. It is a win‐win, of which we see very few these days. I appreciate your consideration of my request. Ronnie Weiss CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1