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MAR 15 2604
March 12, 2004
The Honorable Kathy Keolker-Wheeler
Mayor of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Dear Mayor Keolker-Wheeler:
On behalf of the Washington Territorial Sesquicentennial Commission I am
honored to present the City of Renton with the enclosed Territorial
Sesquicentennial certificate. This certificate commends the work and
outstanding support your county has done to honor Washington's past 150 years
since it became a territory.
Thank you for the invaluable contributions you have made to our great state.
Sincerely,
SAM REED
Secretary of State
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THE GREAT SEAL
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The Story.of the Washington Territorial Seal :
The territorial seal was designed by Lieutenant J K:
Duncan who accompanied:Governor Isaac I:Stevens
to Washington:in, 1853. The coin contrasts rural i.
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ington Territory with a modern.civilization. The
Olympia Pioneer newspaper:described the seal ...on:•
February 25, 1854, "On.one side of the seal was the
modern scene of a log cabin and immigrant wagon
surrounded by virgin fir forests; on the other part of
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the seal was a river being transversed by a steamer and:
sailing vessel,the city of the future in perspective;and •
...; . . in the center the goddess of hope and her anchor. She +
. . points to,the Chinook Indian word 'Alki.'"
The word "Alki" has a number of diffet•erit:
translations,but all have the same meaning. According
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1 to Chinook language used by settlers,traders, and the
local ind
igenous population;Alki means"bye and bye','.
' or."the:future."
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the seal on April 28; 1854. The original design, hand :
drawn by Lieutenant Duncan, is stored at the
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_ Washington State Archives.:
From 1853 through 1889 four distinct designs for
: the seal were produced. It was not until 1889, on the
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eve of statehood, the.Talcott Brothers of Olympia
' :: designed the seal for the State of Washington which is.
still in use today:
Learn more.about Washington's territorial history
at littp://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/
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Washington Territorial Sesquicentennial
Commemorative Sign Order Form
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Washington Territory, the Department of Corrections
(DOC) has created a commemorative sign. The 2 foot by 3 foot signs feature black lettering on a
reflective white background. Signs will take approximately 2-4 weeks to manufacture and will be
delivered to your organization by DOC. Installation of the sign(s) is up to the purchaser.
Signs cost $29 and are limited to municipal and non-profit organizations. Please do not include
payment with this form. A receipt and bill will be sent to each organization when your form is
received. To order, please complete the following form and fax or mail to:
Mr. Ron Dixon
Correction Industries
1313 North 13th Avenue
Walla Walla,WA 99362
Phone: (509) 526-6498
FAX: (509) 526-6509
Name:
Organization:
Mailing Address:
Delivery Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone and fax number:
Each sign will have the name of the organization or community and a line that list what type of
organization.
Name of Organization or City(Max 25 Spaces):
Type of Organization (circle one): Community Cemetery Association Church School County
Number of signs wanted:
Do you want holes drilled in the sign:
For public organizations, please list purchase order number:
Federal Tax ID Number:
If you have further questions about the signs, please contact Mr. Ron Dixon at the information
above.
If you would like an official presentation ceremony or have questions about the Sesquicentennial
Commission,events or other issues,please contact the Secretary of State's Office at(360) 902-4176 or
e-mail atayloiJsecstate.wa.gov.
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On Behalf of the Washington Territorial Commission, this Certificate of
Commendation is proudly presented to:
RENTON, WASHINGTON
In recognition of your pivotalroIe in the history of the Washington Territory.
Our territorial history defines who we are today. Out of respect for those who came before
us, we must cultivate an understanding of our history that we will pass on to future
generations. The events that unfolded during Washington's territorial years laid the
groundwork for the past, present, and future of this great state.
In this, the sesquicentennial of the Territory of Washington, your role in our historical
experience continues to leave an indelible markon our state and its people.
Zestimont2tlerenf, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the Seat of the Territory
and State of Washington on this 2nd Day of
_ / " j _ March 2003, the 150th anniversary of the
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. , creation of the Washington Territory, at
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