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Council honors Wing Luke, affixes signatures to Black History Month proclamation
Summary
Councilmembers suspended rules to allow family members of former Councilmember Wing Luke to speak on what would have been his 100th birthday, and the council affixed nine signatures to a Black History Month proclamation; family members and former Councilmember Tanya Wu addressed the chamber.
The Seattle City Council used its Feb. 18 session to mark two observances: honoring the late Wing Luke on what would have been his 100th birthday and affixing signatures to the city’s Black History Month proclamation.
Councilmember Alex Rivera opened the recognition of Wing Luke, calling him "a steadfast champion of civil rights, an accomplished lawyer and politician, and a leader who brought people together with compassion and humor." Rivera requested suspension of the council rules to allow Luke’s family to speak; with no objection,…
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