1997-03 Board of Fish AppointmentKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 97 -03
Introduced by: Assemblymember Milligan
Requested by: Assemblymember Milligan
Drafted: Assemblymember Milligan
Introduced: 01/02/97
Amended: 01/02/97
Adopted: 01/02/97
A RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
TO APPOINT WALTER SARGENT TO THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISH
WHEREAS, there exists a Board of Fish that the State of Alaska uses to formulate
and set policy for fishery issues; and
WHEREAS, the community of Kodiak has not been represented, beginning with the
Mickel administration and continuing into the Knowles administration; and
WHEREAS, the community of Kodiak has been a major fishing port since before the
dawn of history; and
WHEREAS, it has been well documented by many different, very credible sources
that the pre- contact population of Kodiak was considerably higher than the current
population; and
WHEREAS, the unique nature of Kodiak salmon runs was a contributing factor in the
formation of the various cultures that have resided on Kodiak Island over the years;
and
WHEREAS, in recent years, Kodiak has been in the top five ports nationally for
poundage produced; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, Kodiak has been in the top five ports nationally for ex-
vessel value; and
WHEREAS, even though Kodiak is a world class port and has not been represented
on the aforementioned Board of Fish; and
WHEREAS, the fishing community of Kodiak is very diverse; and
WHEREAS, the fishing community of Kodiak has decided to support the appointment
of Walter Sargent to the Board of Fish; and
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WHEREAS, Walter Sargent has a commercial fishing record that spans more than
four decades; and
WHEREAS, Governor Knowles has a unique opportunity to rectify this great inequity
to our State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Governor of the State of Alaska is encouraged to appoint Walter
Sargent to the Alaska Board of Fish.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SECOND DAY OF JANUARY, 1997
OnOna-
Donna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
J M. Selby, Borough May
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Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Officer
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 97 -03
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