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Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING A "TREASURES OF TUKWILA"
ANNUAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CIVIC
CONTRIBUTIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is recognized as a place where corporate citizens,
residents, elected officials and staff work cooperatively to make Tukwila a better place
to live, work and play; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to formally recognize individuals who have
made significant, extraordinary contributions to the quality of life in our City;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Award established.
A. A "Treasures of Tukwila" award shall be given on an annual basis to a citizen
selected for his /her contribution to the civic health of the community; and
B. Candidates may be nominated by citizens, any City commission or board, or a
City employee; and
C. A "Treasures of Tukwila" review committee, consisting of one representative
chosen by the Mayor, one City Council representative, and the Volunteer Coordinator,
will judge nominations on the following criteria:
1. The nominee should be a citizen of Tukwila in good standing with the
City and the community.
2. The nominee should have made a substantial contribution to improve the
civic life in a manner that is above and beyond the everyday efforts of many citizens.
3. The person's contribution should affect a meaningful segment of the
community in a way that is positive, lasting, and worthy of recognition.
D. The "Treasures of Tukwila" award committee will recommend a finalist to the
Mayor, who will have final approval authority. The award recipient shall be chosen by
June 30th of each year.
Section 2. Award presentation.
A. The recipient shall be honored at a meeting of the City Council, where he or
she will be given a plaque, a proclamation, and /or other appropriate recognition.
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B. The name of each "Treasures of Tukwila" honoree will be inscribed on a
permanent plaque to be on display in a City facility.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OJ THE CIT) OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of .i-• 2000.
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resident
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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d e E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Office of the y Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: /28 /e
Passed by the City Council: /0/210
Resolution Number V ..1
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