Resolution No. 07-11 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.07-
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE TUALATIN RIVER BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE AS THE "KI-A-KUTS BRIDGE" IN HONOR OF THE TUALATIN NATIVE
AMERICAN HEADMAN,KI-A-KUTS
WHEREAS,the actions of Ki-a-kuts,headman of the Tualatin (Atfalati) Native Americans,were of
great historical importance to the region: and
WHEREAS, Ki-a-kuts signed treaties, at Champoeg and Dayton,which turned over the Atfalati's land
to the American government; and
WHEREAS, Ki-a-kuts accepted the government's decree to move to the Grand Ronde Reserve in
January of 1855; and
WHEREAS,the Tigard and Tualatin historical societies are urging the elected officials of Tualatin,
Tigard,Durham, and Clean Water Services to name the bridge "Ki-a-kuts Bridge" in honor of Ki-a-
kuts; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with Resolution No. 99-37,the Council has the authority to name City
facilities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tualatin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge will be named the "Ki-a-kuts
Bridge" in honor of the Tualatin Native American headman, Ki-a-kuts.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This ?, day of 4 2007.
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or City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder-City of Ti d
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