HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial 2009-12-14 Item 3A - Resolution - Service Appreciation to Councilmember Pam LinderCAS NUMBER: ()C1 j 3
AGENDA ITEM TITLE
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meetznq Date
12/14/09
Inztzals
Prepared by 1 Maygr's review Council'rbpzezv
KAM 1 14W gx)14,Ni
is
ITEM INFORMATION
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2009
ITEM No.
CcL) 5
A resolution thanking Pamela Linder for her 14 years of service as a
Tukwila Councilmember.
9
seE( 3.A
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 12/14/09 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
1S1 Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&'R Police PTV
SPONSOR'S
SUMMARY
RI ;MEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm.
DATE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Council President
COMMITTEE
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
12/14/09
MTG. DATE
12/14/09
Presentation of a resolution thanking Pamela Linder for 14 years of service as City of
Tukwila Councilmember.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
Resolution in final form
F &S Cmte
Parks Comm.
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
AMOUNT BUDGETED
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
ATTACHMENTS
Transportation Cmte
Planning Comm.
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
29
30
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
EXPRESSING SINCERE GRATITUDE TO PAMELA LINDER FOR HER SERVICE AS A
COUNCILMEMBER.
WHEREAS, Pamela Linder was elected to the Tukwila City Council in 1995 to serve a two -year
term. She was then re- elected and ultimately served three consecutive four -year terms as a
Councilmember; and
WHEREAS, she has chaired several Council Committees; served as Council President in 1998 and
2005; and has dedicated countless hours of service not only to the community, but to outside boards and
committees as a representative of the City of Tukwila, and
WHEREAS, Pamela has represented the interests of Tukwila residents and business members
through her involvement in the Southwest King County Economic Development Initiative; Tukwila
International Boulevard Action Committee (formerly Highway 99 Action Committee); Ambassador for
the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce; Southcenter Rotary Club; Hotel /Motel Lodging Tax
Advisory Board, Duwamish Improvement Club; and the Foster Community Club; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her dedication to the residential and business communities, Pamela's
self- described "true north" is her garden and her love for backyard wildlife habitats. She was
instrumental in Tukwila's certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat, the formation of Tukwila's
Annual Backyard Wildlife Fair, and the creation and construction of the Macadam Winter Garden Park.
Her own backyard has been recognized by the National Wildlife Foundation as a certified Backyard
Wildlife Habitat; and
WHEREAS, Pamela's passion for her community and its members is evident in her ongoing, long-
standing relationships with a variety of community groups, as well as government and business
associates. She has consistently listened, responded and assisted citizens in addressing their interests in
a caring and capable manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
On behalf of the citizens of Tukwila, the Mayor and Councilmembers express their sincere thanks to
Pamela Linder for her 14 years of dedicated service as a City of Tukwila Councilmember.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special
Meeting thereof this 14th day of December, 2009.
Jim Haggerton, Mayor Joan Hernandez, Council President
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Joe Duffie
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Dennis Robertson
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Verna Griffin
Office of the City Attorney Kathy Hougardy
De'Sean Quinn
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
31