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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."
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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:
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