HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2004-07-19 Item 3A - Proclamation - Aquatics Week - July 18-24 Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, recreational activities and the creative use of free time are
essential to the well-being of'each member of our community; and
WHEREAS, education, athletic and recreational programs throughout the City
of Tukwila encompass a multitude of activities that result in personal
accomplishment, self-satisfaction and family unity for all citizens, regardless of their
background, ability level or age~ and
WHEREAS, recreational programs offering swimming and other aquatic-
related activities are often attributed to good physical and mental health and
enhance the quality of life for all people; and
WHEREAS, the Aquatics Division of the Parks and Recreation Department
offers exceptional water-based programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is proud of the aquatic programs of this
community and their contributions toward providing for all ages a healthy place to
recreate, a place to learn and grow, to swim, build self-esteem, confidence and a
sense of self-worth, which contribute to the quality of life in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila community benefits daily from these programs, in
addition to the continuous increase of knowledge and skills of our professional
aquatic team, and appreciates every individual who is part of this profession for
their dedication and commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of the City of
Tukwila, do hereby proclaim July 18-24, 2004, as:
Aquatics' Week
Signed this day of ,2004.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of Tukwila