Resolution 1527RESOLUTION NO. 1527
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
COMMENDING JOE McIAL WAIN
WHEREAS, Joe Mclalwain has served as the founding executive director of Edmonds Center for
the Arts since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mclalwain has provided leadership, vision and a steady hand even during
unsteady times; and
WHEREAS, he has helped shape the artistic and cultural identity of Edmonds, engaging with the
public, generating patron support and building a loyal audience base; and
WHEREAS, ECA established an education and community engagement program under Joe's
leadership to bring performing arts resources into schools, senior care communities, and other
regional venues;
WHEREAS, ECA's artistic programming under Joe's direction has been inclusive, diverse and
world-class; and
WHEREAS, Joe Mclalwain has developed meaningful and lasting relationships with the
performing arts community and other regional organizations; and
WHEREAS, Joe Mclalwain has helped to ensure fiscal stability and future success of the ECA
organization;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDMONDS
that Joe Mclalwain has expertly guided Edmonds Center for the Arts to be recognized as a cultural
and economic cornerstone for the City of Edmonds, and his presence here will be greatly missed.
RESOLVED this 22 nd day of August, 2023.
C ASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
August 18, 2023
August 22, 2023
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