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Resolution committing $25,000 for restoration and relocation ofthe Centennial Pole.
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5/24/2005: Approved 6 -0, Caskey- Schreiber
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PROPOSED BY: Consent
SPONSORED BY: Executive Brenner
& Fleetwood
INTRODUCED: May 24 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -024
RESTORATION OF THE CENTENNIAL POLE
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1952 Whatcom County received the Centennial
Pole, a totem pole carved by the Lummi Indians, telling the story of the arrival of the city's
first white men, Captain Henry Roeder and Russell Peabody; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County values the significance of the Centennial Pale and
the relationship with the Lummi Nation that it represents; and
WHEREAS, over the last fifty -two years the Centennial Pole has embellished the
Whatcom County Courthouse campus; and
WHEREAS, the elements have necessitated its restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Centennial Pole was carved by Joseph Hillaire, assisted by Herb
John; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hillaire's daughter requests that the Centennial Pole be relocated
to a site where this symbol of friendship can be viewed and enjoyed by more people in the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Executive and the County
Council commits $25,000 for the purpose of restoring and relocating the Centennial Pole.
Further, the County Council authorizes the Executive to prepare such agreements that will
carry out the restoration and relocation for public display.
APRM&0fifiQ,is 24 day of May 12005.
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