HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05 RESOLUTION NO. 4-05
A RESOLUTION ratifying the letter to the Governor and the accompanying
statement of Principles.
WHEREAS, the dilemma involving the Graving Yard site in Port Angeles and the
reactions of the state of Washington, the Lower Elwha Kallam Tribe, and the community to that
dilemma have raised issues and concerns are of substantial, long-term significance to the Port
Angeles community, the region and the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the letter written by Richard Headrick to Governor
Christine Gregoire dated January 21, 2005 and the statement of Principles for resolution of the
Port Angeles Graving Yard situation that accompany that letter; and
WHEREAS, the Council fully supports the statements made in the letter and the
accompanying statement of Principles; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that the statements in the letter and the accompanying
statement of Principal address issues and concerns that are of vital, significant, and long-term
interest to the community, the region, and the entire state; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that those issues and concerns must be immediately
addressed and resolved,
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows:
The Council does fully support, ratify, confirm and adopt the statements made in the letter
signed by Richard Headrick, dated January 21, 2005 to Governor Christine Gregoire and the
accompanying statement of Principles; and
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The Council does hereby join in the request that those issues be addressed fully, fairly and
immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 1st day of;February,2005.
ATTEST:
Becky J.-Ul~pn,--~ty Cl~rk I-
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: '~"~
COUN LME gER
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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