Bill > HJM4001

This Joint Memorial respectfully requests that the Washington State Transportation Commission officially name the new overpass over Interstate 5 at 34th Avenue East in the City of Fife as the "Russ Blount Memorial Bridge." This action is intended to honor Russ Blount, who served the City of Fife for 20 years in various leadership roles, including Public Works Director and Deputy City Manager, and was a dedicated public servant with a significant impact on transportation projects at the state, county, and city levels. The memorial highlights his instrumental role in advancing major transportation infrastructure, including the Interstate 5 and Port of Tacoma Road Interchange project, and notes that this naming is supported by numerous local and regional entities, including the City of Fife, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Port of Tacoma, and Pierce County.