• All reasonable efforts directed at preserving and enhancing the historical character, identity, and integrity of North Tonawanda.
• The economic development, particularly with regard to the developing cultural tourism focus, of North Tonawanda, and especially with regard to the historical heritage of the City.
  

The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum seeks to play an active role in the creation of sound and reasonable historic preservation legislation by the City of North Tonawanda, including pursuit of Certified Local Government (CLG) status.”

“The mission of the North Tonawanda History Museum is to assemble, preserve, protect, and exhibit collections pertaining to the history of North Tonawanda, its people and community life, focusing especially on our rich immigrant heritage and role as an important shipping and manufacturing center strategically located on the historic Erie Canal and Niagara River in the 19th and 20th centuries.  As a research and educational institution, we plan to be both an active participant in the historical and cultural tourism focus of North Tonawanda and a focal point for students of all ages to participate in historical studies and activities of the City.”

Neal continued:

“Our official vision statement is:  “The North Tonawanda History Museum will provide leadership to the North Tonawanda community in the promotion of historic awareness and interpretation of the people's history in the community.” Neal was authorized to represent the Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum on any City committees established to create and develop historic preservation legislation or related matters.