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Resolution No. 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, NAMING THE NORTHEASTERN
BALL FIELD AT JOSEPH FOSTER MEMORIAL PARK AS
"JOE HENRY DUFFIE FIELD."
WHEREAS, Councilmember Joe Duffie is retiring from the Tukwila City Council after
35 consecutive years of service; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Duffie has served the Tukwila community with great
compassion, enthusiasm, and devotion for over three decades; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Duffie has been a tireless advocate for parks,
recreation, and the children and youth of the community; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1400, which established policies for naming City
property, requires that facilities only be named after people who have made outstanding
contributions to the community, or who the City would like to recognize as an important
influence in the area; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Duffie has been both an outstanding and influential
contributor to the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila Park Commission has agreed that Councilmember
Duffie should be honored by the naming of a City facility in his honor;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Northeastern Ball Field at Joseph Foster Memorial Park shall be named "Joe
Henry Duffie Field."
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 9F TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, a
a Regular Meeting thereof this r1+ day of IC), hQ , 2017.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'FIa erty, MMC, City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Dennis Robertson, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Counci
Resolution Number:
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