HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-73CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -73
Suggested by: City Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECOGNIZING
"R.O.C. THE KENAI" FOR ITS EFFORTS IN EDUCATING DIP NETTERS OF THEIR
ROLE IN PRESERVING THE KENAI FISHERY AND PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT.
WHEREAS, Courtney Stroh, a Kenai Central High School student, founded a youth
sponsored campaign called R.O.C. the Kenai (Respect Our Community) as her science
project for the Caring for the Kenai program; and,
WHEREAS, "R.O.C. the Kenai's" primary focus is the disposal of fish remains and
trash generated by dip netting during Kenai's Personal Use Fishery and to bring
awareness to the elevated levels of fecal coliform in the mouth of the Kenai River
during the fishery; and,
WHEREAS, this group of teens and other volunteers clean Kenai's beaches during the
dip net fishery using rubber gloves and trash bags donated by local agencies; and,
WHEREAS, "R.O.C. the Kenai's" beach activities educate dip netters through face -to-
face communications and by passing out informational brochures while removing
waste from our beaches; and,
WHEREAS, "R.O.C. the Kenai" has partnered with the Kenai Peninsula 4 -H, the Boys
& Girls Club, and the Teen Center to ensure the program's continued success in years
to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenai recognize Courtney Stroh and the volunteers of R.O.C.
the Kenai for educating dip netters about protecting the environment while
participating in the Kenai fishery.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 14th day of
December, 2013. 0A a"f /�C/Y/
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Sandra Modigh, City Clerk