HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-07 Proclamation - Drinking Water WeekOffice of the Mayo
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, water is an increasily precious local and global commodity; and
WHEREAS, the central Puget Sound Region is uniquely blessed with
sufficient, high quality and good tasting water; and
WHEREAS, this week the Water Supply Forum, serving Snohomish, King
and Pierce Counties, announced that the Puget Sound region has enough water for
the next 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila is a member of Cascade Water Alliance, a Forum
member; and
WHEREAS, a secure water future provides our city /region /district with one
of the most advantageous water situations in the entire country; and
WHEREAS, a water future that is reliable, safe and secure gives this region
an economic advantage over other parts of the country; and
WHEREAS, regional planning, foresight and a diverse portfolio of supply
options has resulted in flexibility to respond to job and population growth,
provide value to consumers and protect the environment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim the week of May 7 —11, 2012,
Drinking Water Week
in the City of Tukwila, and encourage all citizens to join me in recognizing this
special observance. We commend our leaders of today and over the past decade
for strategic planning as members of Cascade Water Alliance to be part of this
successful effort.
Presented at the City Council meeting this 7th day f May, 01�2
Jim frton, Mayor