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SENATE
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8427
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AS
AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
Passed
Legislature - 1992 Regular Session
State of Washington 52nd
Legislature 1992 Regular Session
Read first time 3/9/92.Requesting a study concerning high technology education.
WHEREAS,
Washington State needs to insure excellence in education and training for its
citizens working in high-technology industries; and
WHEREAS,
The education and capability of its work force is the single most important
factor in economic competitiveness; and
WHEREAS,
The state needs to provide a climate where new and emerging high-technology
industries can develop; and
WHEREAS,
Washington State needs to continually expand its economic base by insuring
business investment and expansion; and
WHEREAS,
There is a need to support industry with science, engineering, and technology
related programs that produce graduates and enable Washington-based
high-technology firms to recruit locally and provide opportunities to
Washington citizens that will improve the quality of life in the state; and
WHEREAS,
There is a need to represent key institutions and agencies in the planning and
development of high-technology industries, and to cooperate in decisions that
promote and provide for growth in high-technology industries; and
WHEREAS,
There is a need to affect and educate the policymakers of the state to maintain
and improve the educational opportunities that support high-technology
investment;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, the House
of Representatives concurring, That a preliminary study be completed and
submitted to the Legislature no later than December 15, 1992; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the study shall identify the main issues related to
becoming a leader in high-technology education. Efforts are needed by
business, state and local government, and educational institutions to respond
to high-technology needs. The study will make recommendations to the Governor
and the Legislature on the steps needed to insure Washington State will become
a leader in high-technology in the future; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Governor shall appoint a High-Technology Study
Committee for the purpose of this resolution. Representation on the Committee
shall insure an adequate number of members from both Eastern and Western
Washington. Representatives shall include two members from each caucus in the
House of Representatives and the Senate, one member from the Department of
Trade and Economic Development, one member from the Higher Education
Coordinating Board, three executive officers of high-technology corporations,
and three other members chosen among the citizens at large representing
business, labor, government, or educational institutions; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Committee shall be authorized to hold meetings,
solicit funds, and conduct studies as needed to meet the objectives of the resolution.
No state funds are appropriated for this purpose.
