File #: 2005-0300    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 7/11/2005 In control: Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/29/2005
Enactment date: Enactment #: 12191
Title: A MOTION expressing support for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train.
Sponsors: Reagan Dunn, Carolyn Edmonds, Julia Patterson
Indexes: ERC/BNSF
Attachments: 1. Motion 12191.pdf, 2. 2005-0300 Staff Report Dinner Train.doc
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Clerk 06/29/2005
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A MOTION expressing support for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train.
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      WHEREAS, the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train ("SWDT") is a very productive and well-loved member of the community, and
      WHEREAS, the SWDT has generated $140 million in local and state economic impact, and
      WHEREAS, it has served 1.3 million guests, with 500,000 of them being from out of state, and
      WHEREAS, the SWDT has given $750,000 locally in charitable donations, and
      WHEREAS, the SWDT is a local landmark that is well loved by many in the community;
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
      King County understands the economic importance of and the community's fondness for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train and will take the economic importance of the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train into consideration when deciding further uses of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail line.