1997-11 Veterans Memorial ConstructionKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 97 -11
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Kodiak
Kiwanis Club
Drafted: Mayor Selby
Introduced: 03/06/97
Adopted: 03/06/97
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A VETERANS MEMORIAL
AS PROPOSED BY THE KODIAK KIWANIS CLUB
WHEREAS, Kodiak was very heavily impacted during World War II with the presence
of military forces; and
WHEREAS, the remaining historical structures and the impact of the presence of a
large military force on Kodiak during World War II is still present today and is featured
at the Fort Abercrombie State Park and the existence of the United States Coast
Guard Base, among others; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous other bunkers and remaining effects such as the
runway at Chiniak and numerous pill boxes and other artifacts from the World War
II presence on Kodiak Island; and
WHEREAS, many of Kodiak's residents are veterans who served in the military forces
during World War II or other U. S. Military engagements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Transportation is beginning to
construct the Gibson Cover Project, which will remove a large amount of rock from
the Deadman's Curve area of the State highway between the City of Kodiak and the
airport; and
WHEREAS, incorporated into this construction project is a large viewing area to be
located on what is known as Deadman's Curve; and
WHEREAS, there will be space available in the viewing area to incorporate a
Veterans Memorial into this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Transportation is
urged to incorporate the Veterans Memorial into the Gibson Cove Highway Project
and provide the funding to accomplish the construction of the Veterans Memorial as
proposed by the Kodiak Kiwanis Club.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 97 -11
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ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SIXTH DAY OF MARCH, 1997
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n na F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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M. Selby,
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Jero y, gh Mayor
Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Officer
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 97 -11
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