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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Name change for Veteran's Memorial Building
Department: Parks, Arts & Attachments: Resolution 4684
Recreation
Date: 1/27/11
Budget Impact: -0-
Administrative Recommendation: Change name of Veteran's Memorial Building to "William C Warren
Building"
Background Summary:
The City has received a petition signed by members of Auburn's American Legion Post 78 and Auxiliary
Post 78, the Inter-Tribal Warriors Society, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1741, and other citizens
asking that the city name the Veterans Memorial Building after William C "Bill" Warren.
William C Warren served in the United States Army during World War II where he received the Bronze
Star for Valor, was active in the Auburn Veterans Community, was the inspirational designer of the
Auburn Veterans Memorial and served as the chairman of the committee that raised the funds and
oversaw construction of the memorial.
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Reviewed by Council & Committees:
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission
COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
❑ Building
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M&O
❑ Airport
❑ Finance
❑ Cemetery
❑
Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner
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❑ Finance
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Parks
❑ Human Services
® Planning & CD
❑ Fire
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Planning
❑ Park Board
❑ Public Works
❑ Legal
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Police
❑ Planning Comm.
❑ Other
❑ Public Works
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Human Resources
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Action:
Committee Approval
Council Approval:
Referred to
Tabled
❑Yes ❑No
❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing
Until
Until / /
Councilmember: Norman Staff: Faber
Meetinq Date: Februarv 22, 2011 Item Number:
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RESOLUTION NO. 4684
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RENAMING A
PUBLIC FACILITY WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WHEREAS, Resolution 2555 established the City's procedure for naming
public parks, property, and facilities; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with that Resolution, the City considers such
things as the names of geographical areas or references; natural or geological
features; historical or cultural significance; or individuals (or entities) who have
made substantial donations to the public park, property, or facilities or who have
been otherwise instrumental in the acquisition or development of the public park,
property, or facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a petition signed by members of
Auburn's American Legion Post 78 and Auxiliary Post 78, the Inter-Tribal
Warriors Society, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1741, and other citizens
asking that the City name the Veterans Memorial Building in Veterans Memorial
Park after William C. "Bill" Warren; and
WHEREAS, the petition states that Mr. Warren served in the United States
Army during World War II, where he received the Bronze Star for Valor, was
active in the Auburn Veterans Community, was the inspirational designer of the
Auburn Veterans Memorial and served as the chairman of the committee that
raised the funds and oversaw construction of the memorial.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 4684
1.26.11
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Section 1. The City Council of the City of Auburn finds that Mr.
Warren's outstanding service to this country and to the veterans of the City of
Auburn meets the criteria in Resolution 2555
Section 2. The Veterans Memorial Building in Veterans Memorial Park
in Auburn, Washington shall be renamed the "William C. Warren Building," and a
suitable memorial shall be placed at the building.
Section 3. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of , 2011.
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Resolution No. 4684
1.26.11
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