HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2009-09-28 Item 3 - Proclamation - Tukwila's First Nation Day - September 28Office of the Mayor
Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a rich and vibrant history dating back to
the time when the Duwamish people dwelled as early inhabitants of the lands
marked by the Green, Black, and Duwamish Rivers; and
WHEREAS, the name "Tukwila," meaning "Land Where Hazelnuts Grow,"
was originated and inspired by Duwamish native culture; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila is a place of cultural diversity that appreciates and
respects the heritage and traditions of our First Nation's people; and
WHEREAS, the Duwamish Tribe has entered into a treaty with the United
States Government awaiting the recognition that this covenant be restored; and
WHEREAS, the Duwamish Tribe played an important role in establishing
areas within Tukwila where the Chief of the Tribe, Si ahl, otherwise known to us
as Chief Seattle, did befriend the settler Joseph Foster, who is known as the father
of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila, in the spirit of honor and friendship during
their centennial year participated in a celebration to support justice to the
Duwamish people and respect their efforts of recognition and restoration;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila,
do hereby proclaim September 28, 2009 as:
Tukwila's First Nation Day
SIGNED THIS (o DAY OF 2009.
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Jim Hagge4(Mayor of Tukwila