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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR
APPOINT A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SEWARD TO
THE ALASKA RAILROAD BOARD
WHEREAS, due to the foresight of the founders of the
city of Seward in initiating construction of a railroad in
Seward, the federal government established what is now the
Alaska Railroad; and
WHEREAS, for more than 60 years, Seward, as the south-
ern terminus of the Alaska Railroad, has played a vital role
in the economic development of Alaska's natural resources;
and
WHEREAS, products such as oilfield pipe, coal, timber,
building supplies, seafoods, fuels, vehicles and vans all
pass through the port of Seward via the Alaska Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad and the Railroad Dock are
vital to the overall economic well being of this community;
and
WHEREAS, it is significant that Seward, the one commu-
nity in Alaska with the longest and most in-depth asso-
ciation with the Alaska Railroad, is not represented on the
Alaska Railroad Corporation's Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy will be occurring on the Alaska
Railroad Board of Directors in October 1988; and
WHEREAS, two fully qualified residents of the city of
Seward have submitted letters of interest in serving on the
Alaska Railroad Board of Directors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby endorses applica-
tions to serve on the Alaska Railroad Board filed by Seward
residents Dale Lindsey and Willard Dunham.
Section 2. The Governor is strongly urged to give
favorable consideration to the above mentioned applicants
and is encouraged to appoint one of these gentlemen to the
vacancy occurring on the Railroad Board in October 1988.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-103
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this 12 day of September 19 SS .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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HAR . GIESELER, MAYOR
DUNHAM, GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL, O'BRIEN & SIMUTIS
NONE
NONE
NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
(City Seal)
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Fre B. Arvi son
City Attorney
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