HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05 RESOLUTION NO. 9-05
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Port Angeles recognizing the
significance of the Paddle to Elwha 2005 Canoe dourney declaring the
City's support for that event, and authorizing cooperation by the City with
the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in that event.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles recognizes the high importance and the cultural
and spiritual significance to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and other Native American and First
Nations people from the United States and Canada of the Paddle to Elwha 2005 Canoe Journey;
and
WHEREAS, the theme of the Paddle to Elwha 2005 Canoe Journey is honoring the
ancestors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles declares its respect for that theme and acknowledges
the importance to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Native American and First Nations people
of honoring the ancestors; and
WHEREAS, educational, cultural and other exchanges between the City and the Lower
Elwha Klallam Tribe contribute importantly to the well-being and betterment of the Port Angeles
community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles wholeheartedly supports the Paddle Journey's goal
of connecting tribal youth with tribal elders to help preserve native American culture; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles desires to promote understanding and trust between
the City and the Tribe,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles do hereby resolve as
follows:
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The Paddle to Elwha 2005 Canoe Journey offers invaluable opportunities for cultural
exchange and good will and is most worthy of support by the City; and
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to assign City staff and facilities,
at no charge, to support the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe with the 2005 Canoe Journey; and
The City of Port Angeles officially and warmly welcomes all Paddle Journey participants
and visitors.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 14th day of June, 2005. ~ . ~
Ric~hard A. Headric"k~, Mayor -
ATTEST:
B~cky J. Ul~n, C*t~y Clerk/- - - --
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WiJi-iam E. Bloo~-, City'~t~mey
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June 9, 2005
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