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Resolution No. / 67 6 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HONORING
THE MEMORY OF PATTI SOUTHARD AND HER
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF TUKWILA.
WHEREAS, with the passing of Patti Southard the City of Tukwila has lost a
devoted advocate as well as a dear friend; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southard's passion and expertise for green building, sustainability
and social justice made her a pillar of the region's green building community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southard pioneered incentives and solutions leading to the
mainstreaming of green building; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southard led King County's "GreenTools" program as a two-time
Harvard "Bright Ideas" award recipient, and through this work always included Tukwila
as a partner in regional and national discussions; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southard was a leader in raising regional awareness of the
suburbanization of poverty and the associated challenges faced by communities in
small cities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southard was influential in supporting the Congress for New
Urbanism's Legacy Project in Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Southard volunteered her time and expertise with Action Tukwila
and was instrumental in the success of the "Come Sit at Our Table" community potluck
in August 2016; and
WHEREAS, the enthusiasm, vibrancy, and compassion of Patti Southard are
immeasurably missed by her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and King County have lost a community leader
characterized by honesty, equity, environmental sustainability, energy, and love;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
We express our deep appreciation and sincere condolences to all those who knew
and loved Patti, and we request that a signed copy of this resolution be prepared for
presentation to the Southard family.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this &"f/P day of , 2019.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'F . -rty, MMC, City Jerk athy Ho ard , Couizc'I Presid
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Filed with the City Clerk: .S
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Dennis
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Verna Seal, Tukwila City Council
, Tukwila City Council
Kat "ulle Tukwila City Council
Thomas McLeod
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wila City Council
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