020-08 - Resolution - Requesting to Rename the Tacoma Narrows BridgeRESOLUTION NO. 020-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, 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 of the 26th Legislative District as State Senator from 1991 through 2007; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bob Oke served continuously on the Senate Transportation
Committee throughout his sixteen years of public service; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bob Oke's vision and commitment made possible the planning
and construction of a new bridge crossing the Tacoma Narrows that will serve the residents of the
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 Narrows Bridge that is the longest suspension bridge to be built in the United States since
1964; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
HEREBY RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS that the Washington State Transportation Commission
name the new bridge crossing the Tacoma Narrows the, "Bob Oke Bridge" in honor of State
Senator Bob Oke.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor
and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 25th day of March 2008.
ATTEST:
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Michelle Merlino, City Clerk