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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2756 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2756 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TRI-CITIES LEWIS & CLARK BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION WHEREAS, President Thomas Jefferson's efforts 200 years ago to explore the uncharted West set the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1803-06 on a remarkable scientific, trade and diplomatic journey that changed our nation; and WHEREAS, a multi-year, national bicentennial commemoration of the Lewis & Clark Expedition is being held 2003-2006; and WHEREAS, the Corps of Discovery traveled to the present-day cities of Richland, Pasco and Kennewick, and present-day counties of Benton and Franklin; and WHEREAS, the Tri-Cities Lewis & Clark Bicentennial offers an opportunity for the Tri- Cities to focus attention on the cultural resources and heritage of the region, as well as the unique water resources of the Columbia and Snake rivers; and WHEREAS,the bicentennial commemoration serves as an impetus for completing public works projects and adding amenities to highlight cultural resources and beautify riverfront areas along the Columbia and Snake rivers; and WHEREAS, working together on Lewis & Clark projects of mutual importance and interest will serve to expand inter-community cooperation and foster goodwill among the residents of the cities of Richland, Pasco and Kennewick, and Benton and Franklin counties; and WHEREAS, the years 2003-2006 offer the opportunity to develop educational, heritage and tourism programs to engage residents and visitors traveling the Lewis & Clark Trail in the history, lore and cultural resources of the region, thereby creating positive economic growth for the region; and WHEREAS, the three-year commemoration will encourage residents and visitors to use area rivers, parks and historical sites as locations for their special events and to invite organizations to theme conferences, fund-raising activities and other celebrations to highlight the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the region's cultural, historical, natural and recreational amenities; and WHEREAS, the study of a unique chapter in American history, now part of our regional heritage, is an opportunity to explore and understand our historical American Indian and European cultures, enlighten our minds and unite our diverse interests; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Benton County Commissioners, Franklin County Commissioners, Kennewick City Council, Pasco City Council, Richland City Council, West Richland City Council, Tri-Ports and the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau endorse and support the Tri-Cities Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration. Signed in authentication of its passage this 21 day of July, 2003 or r ichael L. Garrison Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Webster U. Jackson Leland B. Kerr City Clerk City Attorney Tri-Cities Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration