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WHEREAS, the year -end holiday season is a period of giving, volunteering,
and thriving economic activity which provides a unique opportunity for
individuals, businesses, non profits, agencies and community groups to celebrate
traditions and culture; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's diverse and thriving arts and heritage
groups, locally -owned and managed businesses, and other agencies help define
and preserve our City's unique character, economy and culture; and
WHEREAS, locally owned, independent businesses strengthen the City of
Tukwila's economy by employing friends and neighbors, re- investing profits
locally, and lending support to local charities, civic organizations, and
neighborhood associations; and
WHEREAS, the year -end holiday season can create a sizeable environmental
impact due to the carbon footprint produced by the international transport of
many products and food items, as well as the large amount of waste resulting
from packaging and mailing; and
WHEREAS, purchasing gifts of tickets to local concerts, theater productions,
festive events, and locally- created art, products and food, can reduce the
environmental impact of the year -end holiday season, as well as keep our
communities vibrant, and citizens of all ages engaged and entertained;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim November 28, 2008:
Buy and Celebrate Locally Day
in t he City of Tukwila, and encourage all citizens to support and enjoy the locally- 1
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owned organizations in our community.
Signed this day of Alf; 4 2008.
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