HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2000-40Suggested by: City Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
THANKING THE DONALD MELLISH FAMILY FOR GIFTS DONATED TO THE
KEN~ VISITORS AND CULTURAL CENTER.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center is dedicated to encourage
and assist in the exploration, recovery, restoration, and preservation of all
materials and data relative to the culture and natural history of the Kenai
Peninsula with special emphasis on Kenai and the Cook Inlet areas, and to
interpret these materials and data through displays, exhibits, and educational
programs; and
WHEREAS, the Mellish family has donated A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean (2nd
edition), written in 1785, consisting of Volumes I, II, and III and an atlas,
written by Captain James Cook and Captain James King; and
WHEREAS, the volumes are in good condition and have been appraised and the
estimated value is $18,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is grateful for this donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the City of Kenai thanks the Donald Mellish family for
gifts donated to the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.
ATTEST:
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19~ day of
July, 2000.
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk.
Approved by Finance'
(6/27/00) kh