HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-06 Proclamation - National Night Out Against CrimeOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is sponsoring a
unique, nationwide, crime, drug and violence prevention program on Tuesday,
August 6, 2019 entitled National Night Out; and
WHEREAS, this is the 35th Annual National Night Out and it provides a unique
opportunity for the City of Tukwila to join forces with thousands of other
communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police -community crime
prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, The City of Tukwila plays a vital role in assisting the Tukwila
Police Department through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in the
City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the City of Tukwila be aware of the
importance of crime prevention programs and the impact their participation can
have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, police -community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness,
and cooperation are important themes of the National Night Out program;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim August 6, 2019:
National Night Out Against Crime
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to join me, the Tukwila Police
Department and the National Association of Town Watch in supporting this event.
Presented at the City Council meeting this fifth day of August, 2019.
Allan Ekbe , ayor