city of tacoma
File #: RES40122    Version: 1 Name: RES - Indigenous Peoples’ Day, flag, and bridge naming
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 9/25/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/2/2018 Final action: 10/2/2018
Title: A resolution declaring the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in the City of Tacoma and reaffirming the City's commitment to promote the wellbeing and cultural vitality of Tacoma's American Indian and Indigenous community; providing for the presentation of the Puyallup Nation Flag by the Puyallup Nation's Color Guard at the City Council meeting of October 2, 2018, to be flown in the City Council Chambers in perpetuity; and initiating the process to name the bridge which extends from Puyallup Avenue across the Puyallup River to Fife, commonly known as the East Eells Street Bridge, with a name recognizing the Puyallup Tribe of Indians' current and historical presence. [Mayor Woodards]
Sponsors: Victoria Woodards, Keith Blocker, Anders Ibsen, Catherine Ushka
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 40122, 2. City Council Action Memorandum, 3. City Council Consideration Request
Related files: ORD28598, RES40333

Title

A resolution declaring the second Monday in October as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Tacoma and reaffirming the City’s commitment to promote the wellbeing and cultural vitality of Tacoma’s American Indian and Indigenous community; providing for the presentation of the Puyallup Nation Flag by the Puyallup Nation’s Color Guard at the
City Council meeting of October 2, 2018, to be flown in the City Council Chambers in perpetuity; and initiating the process to name the bridge which extends from
Puyallup Avenue across the Puyallup River to Fife, commonly known as the
East Eells Street Bridge, with a name recognizing the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ current and historical presence.

[Mayor Woodards]