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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Leslie Locke, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: March 11, 2013
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION in Recognition of the Significance of Washington State
Parks and Recreation Commission's Centennial
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Commissioner John Austin has requested that the Board review a proclamation in recognition of the
Significance of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's Centennial on March 19, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the PROCLAMATION in Recognition of the Significance of Washington State Parks and
Recreation Commission's Centennial.
REVIEWED BY:
`~ Philip Morl y, unty Administrator
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Date
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the natural, cultural and historic values of the Washington State Parks contribute
significantly to the quality of life enjoyed by the residents of Jefferson County; provide an ideal environment
for the community and families to gather and celebrate their heritage and common interests; and provide an
environment for fostering strong intergenerational ties; and
WHEREAS, public access to natural, cultural and historic resources assures the enjoyment of these
values for people from all walks of life; and
WHEREAS, preserving natural, cultural and historic resources provides a legacy of incomparable value
to future generations; and
WHEREAS, outdoor recreation contributes significantly to the economy, employment and well-being of
Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County enjoys several State Pazks such as Fort Worden, Fort Townsend, Fort
Flagler, Dosewallips, Mystery Bay; Anderson Lake, Clearwater, Triton Cove, Rothschild House and others; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is to acquire,
operate, enhance, and protect a diverse system of natural, cultural, historic and recreational sites; fostering
outdoor recreation and education for the enjoyment and enrichment for all, and a valued legacy to future
generations; and
WHEREAS, the uniformed Ranger has been the icon of mentorship and virtue, and the supporting staff;
volunteers and partners the dedicated engine for growing and enhancing an iconic pazk system; and,
WHEREAS, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will enter its Centennial year on
Mazch 19, 2013 and Jefferson County recognizes the public servants who have operated, supported and
safeguarded our State Parks; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will join the staff, supporters,
partners and patrons of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to proclaim the
Significance of Washington State Parks during its Centennial Anniversary
and ask all citizens to join in the efforts on March 19, 2013 to show support and recognition for this celebration.
APPROVED this day of Mazch, 2013.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Raina Randall,
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
John Austin, Chairman
David Sullivan. Member
Phil Johnson, Member