Let’s name the new ferry “Nawt-sa-maat”. You can help make that happen ! But we need your help NOW! Suggestions must be received by the Ferry Commission by Sept. 12, 2014. _______________________________________________________ Email to : [email protected] SUBJECT LINE COPY: Let’s name the new ferry “Nawt-sa-maat” EMAIL COPY : Greetings, I am writing to you to recommend the Washington State Department of Transportation name the next ferry “Nawt-sa-maat” One House. One Heart. One Prayer. United in Power to Protect the Sacred. In honor of the blossoming wave of Unprecedented, Unified Action, coming together now to form the Nawtsamaat Alliance - a multi-national, cross-cultural and intergenerational coalition of Salish Coast Nations, Tribes, organizations, and individuals from British Columbia and Washington State. Thank you, Add your name and address ___________________________________________________ Additional Info or MAIL this, send to: Reema Griffith Washington State Transportation Commission PO Box 47308, Olympia , WA 98504-7308 Date: August 26, 2014 Contact: Reema Griffith, Transportation Commission Executive Director, 360-705-7070 OLYMPIA - Construction of the next 144-car-ferry is under way and the Washington State Transportation Commission is asking people from across the state to get involved and submit proposals for the new boat’s name. But, time is running out. Ferry name proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12. All submittals must conform to the guidelines below; provide background information on the proposed name; and provide proof of widespread public support, commonly done via local press stories, letters of support from local/regional/ state bodies and officials, local petitions, and any other appropriate supportive information. Many of the 23 vessels in Washington State Ferries’ fleet have names reflecting the state’s tribal, geographic and historic heritage. The most recently named vessels – Samish and Tokitae – are in keeping with that tradition. Additional information on ferry naming can be found on the commission web site at: wstc.wa.gov/Naming/default.htm News Archive
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