Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – May 23, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
Honoring our Heroes: Normandy Park’s Blue Star Memorial By-Way
As we prepare to observe Memorial Day this weekend, I’d like to highlight a meaningful tribute in our community: the Blue Star Memorial By-Way in Normandy Park.
The Blue Star Program pays tribute to all men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. We are proud to be home to one of these memorials in Normandy Park. The program originated in 1944, when the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs planted 1,000 Dogwood trees as a living memorial to World War II veterans. A year later, the National Council of State Garden Clubs (now National Garden Clubs, Inc.) expanded the effort, launching a network of Blue Star Highways that now spans thousands of miles across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. The Blue Star symbol, widely used during WWII on flags and banners in homes with family members in service, was chosen as the emblem of this nationwide tribute.
In addition to highways, the program includes Blue Star By-Way Markers, which may be placed in parks, historical sites, and other public spaces. Normandy Park is fortunate to have such a marker, thanks to the dedication of the Parkside Garden Club.
On July 4, 2001, the Parkside Garden Club dedicated the Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker at Normandy Park City Hall. This marker honors all who have served and continue to serve our country. Club members not only raised the necessary funds and secured the marker but also continue to maintain the surrounding flowerbed, ensuring the site remains a respectful and beautiful space for remembrance. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Club members for their ongoing dedication to this important memorial.
This Memorial Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. Whether through quiet remembrance, a visit to the marker, or a gesture of service in your community, we can all honor the legacy of those who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Through such acts, the true purpose of Memorial Day endures, ensuring our fallen heroes are never forgotten.
If you have any questions about any city matters, feel free to reach out to me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Wishing you a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.
“On July 4, 2001, the Parkside Garden Club dedicated the Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker at Normandy Park City Hall. This marker honors all who have served and continue to serve our country.”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
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The City of Normandy Park is taking an important step toward making our roads safer for everyone. As part of the City Council’s 2025 Goals, we’re developing a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) to improve safety along our major, federally classified roadways. I want to share what this plan is all about—and how it will benefit our community. What Is a Local Road Safety Plan? A Local Road Safety Plan, or LRSP, is a strategic roadmap that cities use to identify safety issues and take action to reduce serious crashes and save lives. Each LRSP is unique, designed specifically for the community it serves, using local data and best practices in traffic safety. The plan examines where accidents occur or are likely to happen, and what we can do to prevent them. It helps us move away from one-size-fits-all solutions and instead focuses on what will truly make a difference for Normandy Park.
