WHEREAS, AuburnFest is a new summer community celebration in the City of Auburn; and

WHEREAS, AuburnFest focuses on bringing Auburn citizens together through events and activities that include two entertainment stages, food, crafts and specialty vendors, a car show, and a literary showcase; and

WHEREAS, AuburnFest will officially kick off with the AuburnFest 5K Summer Stride highlighting the essential role of community health; and

WHEREAS, AuburnFest will also pair with the Auburn Days Parade, a decades long tradition featuring local marching bands, drill teams, dancers, and cars; and

WHEREAS, These events serve as a celebration of the City of Auburn and its residents coming together;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize AuburnFest and the Auburn Days Parade as important community events.

I, Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 8670,

adopted by the Senate

June 16, 2017

HUNTER G. GOODMAN

Secretary of the Senate