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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 84-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, DEDICATING THE NEWLY ERECTED
TWIN PICNIC PAVILION TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES WELLINGTON
WHEREAS, in 1956, James Wellington, seeing the potential for
increased business through tourism, conceived of the idea of initiating
the Seward Silver Salmon Derby; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wellington, through his persistence,
funding and support from the Chamber of commerce and the local
for operation of the first Silver Salmon Derby; and
obtained
citizenry
WHEREAS, since that time the Derby has grown in size and
popularity, making it one of the most popular in the State; and
WHEREAS, the annual influx of tourists as a result of the
Derby has been a boon to local businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The twin picnic pavilion located Northeast of the
Little League baseball field is hereby dedicated to the memory of James
Wellington and shall henceforth be designated "The Wellington Pavilion".
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, this 13 day of August , 1984
Qy OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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DON~ W. CR~PP , MAYOR
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Cripps, Gillespie, Hilton, Meehan, Williams, Wilson
None
Swartz
None
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 84-94
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL
AND BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the
City of Seward, Alaska
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Fred B. Arvidson, City Attorney
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