HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2014-02-19 Item 4B - Gully Gardens ResolutionCity of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. .,.,, ,J
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
at a Regular Meeting thereof this
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shell Kerr -ake, Ci ttorney
F THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
day of,2014.
De'Sean Quinn, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number :.
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