WHEREAS, It is the policy of the people of the State of Washington
to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson has exhibited the highest level of excellence
in his commitment to freedom, truth, justice, good government, and
basic American values throughout his entire life; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson was born in Central City, Nebraska, and raised
in Long Beach, California, learning the traditions and ethics that made
the United States the greatest country in the history of the world; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson was a member of the United States Armed Forces
and served his nation and fellow citizens bravely, without complaint
and without reservation, risking his health and life so that our own
homes, families, and communities could enjoy the blessing of liberty
and be safe from enemies abroad; and
WHEREAS, The residents of Washington state deeply admire and
appreciate all the valiant men and women in uniform who so gallantly
and proudly serve and protect us so well; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson is an active member of the American Legion, an
organization, "Associating together for God and Country for the
purposes of upholding and defending the Constitution of the United
States of America; maintaining law and order; fostering and
perpetuating remembrance of great wars; inculcating a sense of
individual obligation to the community, state and nation; combating the
autocracy of both the classes and the masses; making right the master
of might; promoting peace and goodwill on earth; safeguarding and
transmitting to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and
democracy; and consecrating and sanctifying our comradeship by our
devotion to mutual helpfulness"; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson has served with distinction and exercised
dignity, decency, integrity, and wisdom as former Mayor of Vader,
Washington, and current member of the Vader City Council; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson has given much to the people of this state and
country throughout the years of his tireless and prolific service by
providing honest, intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate, personable,
and fair-minded service; and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson's high level of excellence and ongoing service
to his community is a direct result of his steadfast professionalism,
unyielding dedication, enduring perseverance, and selfless motivation;
and
WHEREAS, Andy Wilson is a source of great pride to the people of
the State of Washington;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Andy Wilson be honored for the
dedicated service that characterizes his life's work, for the
outstanding example of diligence, integrity, and excellence he has set
for others, and for the hope that his future endeavors will bring him
even greater levels of satisfaction and success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives to Andy Wilson.