HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2021-12-06 Item 6A - Resolution - Honoring Former Mayor Jim HaggertonCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 12/6/21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution honoring the legacy of former Mayor Jim Haggerton
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SPONSOR'S The draft resolution honors the legacy of Jim Haggerton and his many contributions to the
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REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HONORING
THE LEGACY OF JIM HAGGERTON AND HIS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF TUKWILA.
WHEREAS, with the passing of Jim Haggerton the City of Tukwila has lost a
dedicated publicservantof over 30 years and a visionaryleaderwho played a critical role
in shaping the Tukwila we know today and laying the groundwork for its brightfuture; and
WHEREAS, Jim and Carol Haggerton moved to the McMicken Heights neighborhood
in Tukwila in 1972, where they raised two children, Terri and Carey; and
WHEREAS, after many years of volunteercommunity service and youth mentorship,
Jim became involved in government, serving nine years on the Planning Commission, 13
years on the City Council, and eight years as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Jim's contributions to Tukwila are countless and encompass a broad
range of areas including transit expansion and access, commercial development, public
infrastructure, strategic and fiscal planning, and regional collaboration; and
WHEREAS, many major development and public projects in the City are directly
related to Jim's leadership including the Klickitat interchange, Tukwila South
Development Agreement, Link Light Rail Station, South Park Bridge, Tukwila Commuter
Rail and Amtrak Station, South center Parkway, Interurban Avenue, and Tukwila Village;
and
WHEREAS, Jim valued the importance of regional collaboration and served in a
variety of roles for the Association of Washington Cities, Sound Cities Association,
Cascade Water Alliance, South center Rotary Club, King County Aerospace Alliance,
Airport Communities Coalition, SCORE, and National League of Cities; and
WHEREAS, Jim worked tirelessly on behalf of Tukwila to represent and effectively
advocate for its interests at the county, state and federal level; and
WHEREAS, Jim was an effective collaborator and had the ability to get things done
for the good of the entire community; and
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WHEREAS, Jim served his country as a United States Marine; his city as a Planning
Commissioner, Councilmember and Mayor; his community as a business owner and
youth mentor; and his family as a devoted husband, father and grandfather;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
We express our deepest appreciation and sincerest heartfelt condolences to the
family of Jim Haggerton and urge the entire Tukwila community to join in honoring his
memory and outstanding legacy.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2021.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Kate Kruller, Council President
Verna Seal
Kathy Hougardy
De'Sean Quinn
Thomas McLeod
Zak Idan
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
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