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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO./30(,&
A RESOLUTION OFTHECITYOF MARYSVILLE IN SUPPORT OFTHE
AIR STATION PROJECT AT ARLINGTON,WASHINGTON AND ITS
OBJECTIVES.
WHEREAS,the Naval Auxiliary Air Station at Arlington,constructed in 1942,is
an important partofthe rich aviation heritage ofthe Pacific Northwest and Snohomish
County,and;
WHEREAS,the pilots,flight officers,andair crewmen trained at this facility went
onto defend our Country andour allies,in blood and treasure,inthe most costly
conflict of our nation's history,and;
WHEREAS,TheAIR STATION project will restore,preserve,and provide for
public interaction this historically significant complex,along with vintage aircraftin
various levels of operation,and;
WHEREAS,TheAIR STATION,once completed,will provide and enhance
historical,cultural,educational,and tourism opportunities for area citizens and visitors of
all ages andall experiences,and;
WHEREAS,TheAIR STATION,during construction,and upon completion will
offera unique volunteer opportunity for local residents wishing to become directly
involved in presenting to the public the history of the USNavyandArmyAir Corps
activities atthe Arlington Airfield andthe aircraftofthat era;NOW,THEREFORE,
BEIT RESOLVED THATTHECITY COUNCIL OFTHECITYOF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
TheCityof Marysville stands in support ofTheAIR STATION project andits
objectives,and urgesall citizens of North Snohomish County to support thiseffortin
whatever fashion they deem most appropriate.
PASSED bytheCity Council and APPROVED bythe Mayorthis l?~dayof
July,1996.
CITYOF MARYSVILLE
By r:2wJtUbdtA
MAYOR
RESOLUTION - 1
CITY CLERK
Approved as to form:
By/J~/(.W~
CITY ATTORNEY
Resolution - 2