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Resolution No. I iS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, NAMING THE PEA PATCH
AT RIVERTON PARK AS "GULLY GARDENS."
WHEREAS, Betty and Paul Gully were long -time residents of the City of Tukwila;
and
WHEREAS, Betty and Paul Gully were active in the community through their
involvement with Scouts, the school district, the Rainier Symphony, and Tukwila
Children's Foundation, among others; and
WHEREAS, Betty and Paul Gully were recipients of the City's "Treasures of
Tukwila" award in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Betty and Paul's involvement, participation, and contributions to the
community have inspired others, beyond their family; and
WHEREAS, Betty and Paul believed that creating a community is like tending a
garden, and that a community, like a garden, requires constant care and attention, and
Betty and Paul were always there to provide that care and attention; and
WHEREAS, Betty and Paul's example of service to their community can inspire all
of us; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila Park Commission has agreed that Betty and Paul
Gully should be honored by the naming of a City facility in their honor;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Pea Patch at Riverton Park shall be named "Gully Gardens."
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this r6ki day of 'Fe J9 rut c*r y , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flahefr, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley4Qt Ker - ake, CI ttorney
Filed with the City Clerk: ) 49—/ 4
Passed by the City Council: :3 J 11
Resolution Number: ) e ls
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