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Resolution No. I fl 5"7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SINCERE GRATITUDE TO
JOAN HERNANDEZ FOR HER SERVICE AS A COUNCILMEMBER.
WHEREAS, Joan Hernandez was elected to the Tukwila City Council and was sworn in on
December 7, 1987, to serve a four -year term, and was re- elected and ultimately served s i x
consecutive four -year terms as a Councilmember; and
WHEREAS, she has chaired several Council Committees, served as Council President in
1990, 2001 and 2009, and has dedicated countless hours of service not only to the community,
but to outside boards and committees as a representative of the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, Joan has represented the interests of Tukwila residents and business
members through her involvement in boards, commissions and organizations including the
South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd), Highline Forum, Hotel /Motel Lodging Tax
Advisory Board, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, Suburban Cities Association,
Association of Washington Cities, Human Services Roundtable, Affordable Housing Advisory
Board, and the Tukwila Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, of all Joan's involvement in boards and commissions, her strongest
convictions led her to an ongoing commitment to the City's Equity & Diversity Commission,
where she was and continues to be instrumental in ensuring tools and resources are available
to the City's many diverse cultures; and
WHEREAS, Joan's passion for her community is evident in her ongoing, long- standing
relationships with a variety of community groups, as well as government and business
associates, and she has consistently listened, responded and assisted citizens with addressing
their interests in a caring and capable manner; and
WHEREAS, when asked what will be missed most about Joan as a Councilmember,
countless people replied it is her appreciation for people, commitment to her word and her
ability to express thanks in the eloquent and rarely seen handwritten and personal note;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
On behalf of the citizens of Tukwila, the Mayor and Councilmembers express their sincere
thanks to Joan Hernandez for her 24 years of dedicated service as a City of Tukwila
Councilmember.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Special Meeting thereof this day of r , 2011.
ATTEST /•. THENTICATED:
Christy O'Flahe"y, CMC, City Clerk
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Filed with the City Clerk: 1a - 14-I/
Passed by the City Council: 1 - r 1 i
Resolution Number: % rl 5I)