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RESOLUTION NO. 305,
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, requesting the Washington State
Transportation Commission to name the new Tacoma Narrows
Bridge the "Bob Oke Bridge".
WHEREAS, Bob Oke joined the United States Navy in 1958 and served our
country honorably for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bob Oke was elected to the State Senate in 1990 and served
the people ofthe 26th Legislative District as State Senator form 1991 through 2006; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bob Oke served continuously on the Senate Transportation
Committee throughout his 16 years of public service; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bob Oke's vision made possible the planning and
construction of a new Tacoma Narrows bridge that will serve the residents ofthe 26th Legislative
District and the entire State of Washington for generations; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bob Oke's political courage and leadership provided the
opportunity for the Washington State Department of Transportation to design and build a new
Tacoma Narrow bridge that is the longest suspension bridge built in the United States since
1964; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Bremerton respectfully requests
that the Washington State Transportation Commission name the new Tacoma Narrows bridge the
"Bob Oke Bridge" in honor of State Senator Bob Oke.
SECTION 2. Severability. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity ofthe remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
Request to Name Tacoma Narrows Bridge
the "Bob Oke Bridge"
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Request to Name Tacoma Narrows Bridge
the "Bob Oke Bridge"