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On Monday, September 16, 2019, Mayor Nicola Smith and the Lynnwood City Council passed resolution 2019-06 formally supporting the United States Navy's Adopt-a-Ship Program with the adoption of USS Sampson. This program helps to foster community relations between military personnel and their home base communities. Lynnwood has a long-standing commitment to being a Veteran-Supportive city, and this is another opportunity for our community to honor and support our nation's service members.
 Commanding Officer Henry Vasquez was joined by South Snohomish Veterans Resource Task Force Member Jon Ramer, Council Member Shannon Sessions, and Intergovernmental Liaison Gina Israel to commemorate the passing of resolution 2019-06 adopting the USS Sampson. (Photo credit Lynnwood Times)
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USS William Sampson (DDG-102) is an Arleigh Burke-class vessel assigned to the Naval Station Everett. There are about 300 sailors on deck of the USS Sampson.
This is the fourth US Navy ship to honor Rear Admiral William T. Sampson who is known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
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Mayor Smith, Council President Benjamin Goodwin, Vice Council President Christine Frizzell, and Council Member Shannon Sessions had the opportunity recently to visit and tour the USS Sampson. |
As part of the Adopt-a-Ship program, Lynnwood will be inviting sailors to local community events and gatherings as well as seeking opportunities for community members to host sailors for holiday meals and events. For more information on the USS Sampson or Adopt-a-Ship, please contact Gina Israel at gisrael@LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5504.
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