HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-010 Stilly Valley Days of Service RESOLUTION NO. 2015-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EVENT OF THE
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SR530 MUDSLIDE
RECOVERY TEAM
WHEREAS, THE City of Arlington recognizes the Washington State University SR530
Mudslide Recovery Team's efforts to assist Arlington and Darrington in community and
economic development following the March 22, 2014 mudslide; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington supports the efforts of the Washington State
University student volunteers and the projects that are being coordinated by the SR530 Mudslide
Recovery Team; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington supports the efforts to engage local youth in the
community volunteer event and the projects that are being coordinated under the Washington
State University SR530 Mudslide Recovery Team; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington wishes to recognize the late President Dr. Elson Floyd
of Washington State University for his development of, and commitment to, the SR530 Mudslide
Recovery Team; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington applauds Washington State University interim
president Daniel J. Bernardo for his continued support of the SR530 Mudslide Recovery Team
and the prior commitments made by Dr. Floyd; and
WHEREAS, Washington State University has committed resources and time to recovery
efforts in the Stillaguamish Valley for five years; and
WHEREAS, as part of this commitment, Washington State University is partnering with
the City of Arlington and the Town of Darrington to sponsor a week of service in the
Stillaguamish Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Week of Service in the Stillaguamish Valley will be a community
revitalization focused event organized to engage community members in giving the community a
fresh look and highlight existing community pride; and
WHEREAS, over 35 WSU students will be working alongside local alumni, youth
organizations, and community members on projects that include painting, small construction,
cleaning, and landscaping to help revitalize areas of the Stillaguamish Valley Community;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARLINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council declares March 12 through March 20, 2016 as Days of Service in the
Stillaguamish Valley.
2. The City Council urges the citizens of Arlington to become involved in this event through
their donation of time and talents or goods and services as they are able and see fit.
3. The City Council of the City of Arlington strongly supports the efforts of the Washington
State University SR530 Mudslide Recovery Team and its community volunteer event in
March 2016.
Passed at a regular meeting this 81h day of September, 2015.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert
Mayor
Attest:
Kristin anfield
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Stev J. P 1
City orney
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