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Snohomish County adopts Memorial Day proclamation; Naval Station Everett accepts recognition
Summary
The Snohomish County Council adopted Resolution 26‑026 recognizing Memorial Day. Deputy Executive Ken Patton read the proclamation and Command Master Chief Jeffrey Fleming accepted it on behalf of Naval Station Everett, noting the base's regional role in funeral honors.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The Snohomish County Council unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing Memorial Day during its May 20 meeting.
Deputy Executive Ken Patton read Resolution 26‑026, noting that Snohomish County is home to more than 45,000 veterans and encouraging a countywide pause at 3 p.m. local time on May 25 for remembrance. "I, Dave Summers, Snohomish County Executive, do hereby proclaim 05/25/2026 as Memorial Day in Snohomish County," Patton read from the proclamation.
Command Master Chief Jeffrey Fleming accepted the proclamation on behalf of Naval Station Everett and its commanding officer. Fleming described the emotional and logistical scope of military funeral honors in the region, saying there are "approximately 500 military funeral honors in the month of June alone," and urged the community to remember service members and their families.
Councilmember Mead moved to approve the resolution; the motion was seconded and adopted 5‑0.
Why it matters: The joint proclamation formalizes county recognition of Memorial Day and highlights the relationship between the county and Naval Station Everett, which the speakers said provides extensive funeral honors throughout the region.
Representative quotes: "I humbly and gratefully accept this proclamation," Jeffrey Fleming said, speaking for Naval Station Everett.
The council recessed briefly afterward for photos. The proclamation will be observed on May 25, and the county encouraged residents and businesses to honor the day.
