HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1989-100INTRODUCED BY Consent
PROPOSED BY County Executive
DATE 11 -16 -89
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -100
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS
AND COUNTY AND STATE EMPLOYEES AND AGENCIES FOR
THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE RECENT
FLOOD EMERGENCY IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Whatcom County received approximately 4.3 inches of rain from
November 9 through November 13, 1989, causing flooding throughout the
unincorporated areas of Whatcom County and the cities of Everson, Sumas and
Ferndale, and
WHEREAS, the flood waters did breach the Nooksack River and cause several
breaks in the levees and dikes causing flooding of farm and residential land,
and
WHEREAS, the County Executive declared that an emergency did exist and
immediately ordered that the necessary procedures be placed in motion for all
County departments to proceed with protective measures necessary for the public
safety and welfare of the citizens and property of Whatcom County, and
WHEREAS, citizen volunteers, County and State departments and agencies
worked diligently throughout the five days to protect life and minimize property
damage,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Whatcom County Council does hereby
commend all the County departments, State and Federal agencies, other relief
agencies and citizen volunteers that participated during the recent flood
emergency for their outstanding work in the. protection of life and property.
Among these, but not limited to them, are the Department of Emergency Services,
the Department of Public Works (Maintenance & Operations, Engineering and ER &R),
the Sheriff's Department, the Corps of Engineers, the Salvation Army, the
American Red Cross, officials in the cities of Sumas, Everson and Ferndale, and
the numerous citizens who worked throughout the night sandbagging various breaks
in the levee on the Nooksack River, its tributaries and creeks.
DATED this 16 th day of
ATTEST:
Ramona Reeves
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Randall J. Wets, Chief Civil
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
November
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pbnald G. L#
Chairperson
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