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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1932 - Joe and Hazel Aliment Memorial BridgeCitv of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, NAMING THE BRIDGE AT FOSTER GOLF LINKS THE "JOE AND HAZEL ALIMENT MEMORIAL BRIDGE." WHEREAS, Joe Aliment began working at Foster Golf Links in 1924 and continued working there until 1951; and WHEREAS, Joe and Hazel Aliment purchased the course in 1951 and operated it until 1978; and WHEREAS, Joe and Hazel Aliment, desiring to preserve the green space and recreational opportunity the course provided, sold the course to the City of Tukwila instead of to developers with the idea that it would continue to be a place where Tukwila residents could congregate and enjoy the game of golf; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1400, establishing 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, Joe and Hazel Aliment have been outstanding and influential contributors to the City of Tukwila; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Park Commission has agreed that Joe and Hazel Aliment 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 bridge spanning the Duwamish River between the 11th and 16th holes at Foster Golf Links is hereby named the "Joe and Hazel Aliment Memorial Bridge." W:\Word Processing\Resolutions \Aliment Memorial Bridge naming -Foster Golf 2-12-18 RE:bjs Page 1 of 2 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this (11 /4 day of cy , 2018. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flahe APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Verna Seal, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: W:\Word Processing \Resolutions\Aliment Memorial Bridge naming -Foster Golf 2-12-18 RE:bjs Page 2 of 2