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KENAI. ALASKA
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -49
Suggested by: Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE A. NAVARRE AND HIS CONTRIBUTONS AND COMMITMENTS TO THE CITY
OF KENAI AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, George A. Navarre was born on August 27, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio,
graduated from high school, and after serving the U.S. Navy during World War II,
attended Michigan State College; and,
WHEREAS, George and his family moved to Juneau in 1951 and to Kenai in 1956,
later homesteading in North Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, George established. the Kenai Food Center in 1957, served as the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Mayor from 1966 -1972, and City Manager of the City of Kenai from
September, 1973 to June, 1974, leading the City of Kenai through a difficult time in
its history; and,
WHEREAS, George owned many businesses, including the Kenai Food Center, Alyeska
Sales and Service, and opened the first Arby's in Alaska in 1981 (with the corporate
office situated in Kenai); and was, by reviewing archived documents of the City, very
active in attending City Council meetings and providing testimony and valued
opinions; and,
WHEREAS, George, with his wife Rose, planted deep, strong roots in the Kenai
community, inspiring and encouraging their children and extended family to grow and
prosper, and for their commitment and contributions, the Kenai community has
reaped the benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that it extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of George A. Navarre
and joins with his many friends and acquaintances in mourning our community's
loss.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of August,
2009.
Carol L. Freas, ity Clerk
PAT PORTER, MAYOR