HomeMy WebLinkAbout1731 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 4-7-a1-40adet. r).31
A RESOLUTION in recognition and appreciation of the
Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce, the
"Blue Bridge Closure Committee," and the
contribution of many.
WHEREAS, the impending and unavoidable six-month closure
of the Blue Bridge for deck repairs has presented the Pasco
business community with the substantial possibility of
significantly lower sales volume due to the temporary re-routing
of a significant volume of traffic around the Pasco community;
and
WHEREAS, the Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce, in
recognition of the need for local action to minimize the adverse
effects to be experienced by the Pasco business community, formed
the "Blue Bridge Closure Committee" representing a thorough
cross-section of the Pasco business community; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber's Blue Bridge Closure Committee
worked earnestly over the past four months in creating a viable
plan of action and promotional campaign; and
WHEREAS, the logo, slogan and musical jingles created by
the Committee to enhance the advertising program represents a
selfless vision and effort to promote the entire Pasco community,
as well as all its businesses; and
WHEREAS, the tourist information center, created to
assure adequate opportunity for travellers to find their way
during the Blue Bridge closure, is a product of thousands of
dollars of funds, materials and labor donated by individuals and
businesses throughout the Pasco community; and
WHEREAS, Committee's action plan reflects the commitment
and ability of the individuals and businesses involved in the
creation of a program sure to benefit the entire Pasco community;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO
That the following individuals be and hereby are publicly
acknowledged in appreciation for their respective roles as active
members of the Chamber of Commerce's Blue Bridge Closure
Committee and their creation of a thorough and effective
promotional campaign for the entire Pasco business community:
Alanna Stingley, Chairperson Paul Vick
Laurene Mineke Pat Young
Leonard Dietrich Larry Shaw
PASSED by the City Council of th \Cit f Pasco this 6
day of May, 1986.
KSON, Mayor
EVELYN WELLS, City Clerk
GR RUBSTELLO
AP TO
Judy LaPoint Larry McKenzie
Dale Schmidt Larry Shaw
Bob Creamer Micki Eby
Bob Oliver Dorothy Schoeppach
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals and
businesses be and hereby are publicly acknowledged in
appreciation for their respective donations of funds, labor or
materials in the creation of the Tourist Information Center,
certain to create a lasting and positive impression of the Pasco
community in the eyes and minds of the travelling public who will
be aided by the provision of information and direction during the
Blue Bridge closure:
Pasco Riverview Lions
Dunning-Ray, Inc.
Shirley and Ed Ray
Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club
Pence & Associates
Red Lion Motor Inn
Amfac Electric Supply Co.
Bud Dazey Construction
Circle Construction
Western Materials
Copeland Lumber
Leonard & Glenda Dietrich
Design So Fine
Grigg Building Supplies, Inc.
Kurt's Decoration Service
Pasco Electric, Inc.
Sandy's Trophies
Tr-Cities Visitor & Convention
Bureau
Van Patten Lumber
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pasco City
Council hereby expresses its sincere appreciation to the Greater
Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce, the members of the Chamber's Blue
Bridge Closure Committee, and the individuals and businesses who
contributed to the creation of the Tourist Information Center,
the combined effects of which are of significant benefit to the
entire Pasco Community.
P sco City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 1731
FAILED May 5, 1986
Roll Call Vote of 5 - 2
Number Reassigned
A RESOLUTION of the Pasco City Council opposing the
reduction of rail passenger service in the
State of Washington.
WHEREAS, the federal 1986 budget appropriation has been
reduced for Amtrak by 10 percent from its 1985 funding level and
upon implementation of the Gramm-Rudman Bill an additional 4.3
percent reduction occurred on March 1; and
WHEREAS, major budget reductions are anticipated
federal 1987 budget due to the Gramm-Rudman Bill; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak ridership had been steadily
during the past several years; and
WHEREAS, rail passenger service is an essential
safe, economical, reliable transportation system; and
WHEREAS, a balanced system of rail, air and highway
transportation is essential for reliable, all weather movement of
people and commerce between cities; and
WHEREAS, all modes of passenger transportation (air,
highway, water and rail) are dependent upon federal financial
support for construction, maintenance and operation; and
WHEREAS, federal financial support of Amtrak at current
levels is essential to maintain present service and to allow
further implementation of cost reducing measures, while
increasing ridership; and
WHEREAS, reduction of the 1986 federal appropriation for
Amtrak resulted in reduction of service to Pasco, and has
seriously inconvenienced citizens travelling in this corridor;
and
WHEREAS, reduction in Amtrak service undermines public
confidence in and use of rail transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council wishes to encourage
greater use of and confidence by the public in rail
transportation between Pasco and other cities in Washington and
throughout the country, in order to gain the benefits of trade,
commerce and tourism without the disadvantages of total
dependency upon highway or air transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE,
for the
increasing
part of a
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Pasco, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, that the Pasco
City Council opposes the service reduction of rail passenger
service in Washington; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Pasco City Council opposes
any further reduction of Federal appropriations for the National
Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak.
PASSED this day of May, 1986.
JOE JACKSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
EVELYN WELLS, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GREG A. RUBSTELLO,
City Attorney