HomeMy WebLinkAbout1800 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO 1800
A RESOLUTION accepting the invitation of the Oregon Historical
Society to support and participate in the planning
and development of programs and activities to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Robert Gray's
historic first exploration of the Columbia River
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, because of its long historic ties and
economic connections with the Columbia River has been declared a COLUMBIA
RIVER HERITAGE CITY by the Oregon Historical Society, and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has been invited by the Society to
participate with other HERITAGE CITIES of the Columbia River in the
planning and development of programs and activities to commemorate the
200th Anniversary of Robert Gray's historic first exploration of the Columbia
River, and
WHEREAS, this occasion will present the opportunity for the people
of Pasco to better understand the common heritage of their shared river
history and the importance of the Columbia as the life source of the region,
and
WHEREAS, the 1992 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION will provide Pasco
the opportunity to portray its unique historic and economic connections
with the past and future of the Columbia River, and
WHEREAS, this occasion will serve as an important stimulant for
tourist and economic development, not only for Pasco, but also for the
entire region of the river corridor, and
WHEREAS, the BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION will yield a heritage
to be enjoyed and treasured in the third century of the Columbia because
a primary objective of each HERITAGE CITY's planning is the initiation
and development of projects of permanent historical, cultural, and economic
value and importance, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO
That there shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of Pasco
a HERITAGE CITY COMMITTEE to plan for the Bicentennial Celebration
which shall
1) Inform the citizens of Pasco of the approaching Bicentennial
Celebration and of the importance of Pasco's participation in
this event
2) Invite the citizens of Pasco to assist and work with the appointed
committee in planning Pasco's participation in this important
celebration
, 3) Elect a spokesperson (or persons) to represent Pasco at all such
meetings called to coordinate planning of the Bicentennial Program
so that it can be presented as a regionally developed program
to maximize interest and impact
Joe-W Jac son, Mayor
Greg A ubstello, City Attorney
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PA b the City Council of the City of Pasco this /
day of , 1987
ATTEST
ye1 n ells, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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