HomeMy WebLinkAbout2912 RESOLUTION NO. ~
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington naming the Boardwalk the "Louis Mentor
Boardwalk"
WHEREAS, Louis Mentor is regarded as the father of the Bremerton downtown
boardwalk, which he saw to completion during his term as mayor in the early 1990's despite
considerable obstacles,
WHEREAS, he is remembered by friends and colleagues as a composed,
energetic, universally liked gentleman who took the vital first steps in reviving the City's
downtown core,
WHEREAS, he was a member of numerous civic and service organizations, and a
staunch supporter of all things that were related to moving the City of Bremerton forward in a
positive direction,
WHEREAS, he articulated a vision of a vibrant downtown Bremerton, and laid
the footprint of the development and progress we see today,
WHEREAS, by vote of the Parks and Recreation Commission to recommend to
City Council naming the Boardwalk the "Louis Mentor Boardwalk" in recognition of Mr.
Mentor's dedicated service to the City of Bremerton; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION1. That the Boardwalk be named "Louis Mentor Boardwalk".
SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION3. E_~ectiveDate. This Resolution shall take effect and be in fome
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton,
of ~e~~ 2003. Washington this/_a~/.~
day
CAROL ARENDS, Council President
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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