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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RENAMING CITIZENS FIELD LOCATED ON CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOT 6A-2 FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION REPLAT
NUMBER 3 TO THE RYAN M.LEWIS MEMORIAL FIELD
WHEREAS, Ryan was the son of Jim and Jean Lewis, and was born and raised in
Seward, Alaska. He attended all three schools designating him to be a twelve year senior;and
WHEREAS, Ryan was active in sports, and he always enjoyed watching sporting events
with friends and family; and •
WHEREAS, Ryan particularly loved & good game of softball, and you could find him
every summer playing on various teams; and
WHEREAS,Ryan M. Lewis was beloved in Seward by everyone—from the parents who
were friends of his parents, to his sports-minded friends, to his childhood friends, and his co-
workers and bosses from various jobs held in Seward over the years; and
WHEREAS, a citizen petition was submitted to the city which contained over 200
signatures from community members requesting this act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the renaming of"Citizens Field" to "Ryan
M. Lewis Memorial Field".
Section 2. An appropriate sign shall be created memorializing Ryan's life and shall be
affixed during a ceremony to be held on April 28, 2019.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
26th day of March,2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Davi Squires,Mayo
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-030
AYES: McClure, Horn, Towsley, Seese, Osenga, Lane, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ballou,T MC
City Clerk
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