WHEREAS, Ms. Elizabeth Anne McLaughlin, lovingly referred to as "Miss Liz," touched the lives of so many citizens of the state of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Miss Liz lived in Everett for nearly 55 years and was truly dedicated to the service of her community; and
     WHEREAS, Miss Liz was remarkable because she never "outgrew" her friends - at the end of her life, she was still involved with people she worked with early in her career; and
     WHEREAS, Miss Liz was active in her Democratic Party and was respectful of and respected by her friends in the Republican Party and approachable by all people; and
     WHEREAS, Miss Liz worked for the Everett Community College's Family Life Program for 19 years; and
     WHEREAS, She served on the Snohomish County Council from 1986 until 1995, when she retired and was honored with a tribute written into the Congressional Record; and
     WHEREAS, Miss Liz helped create the Public Housing Trust Fund, assisted in the formation of the Dispute Resolution Center in Everett, and raised funds for the Imagine Children's Museum; and
     WHEREAS, She was able to cross partisan boundaries and worked to speak for those without a political voice; and
     WHEREAS, A true humanitarian, she treated everyone equally regardless of political, social, or economic status; and
     WHEREAS, She dedicated countless hours of service to council boards, community and social service organizations, and committees; and
     WHEREAS, Her human services work, her commitment to children, the elderly, the developmentally disabled, and the homeless, and her devotion to her constituents will not be forgotten; and
     WHEREAS, She was a civic and political leader who lived a life that exemplified service to the community; and
     WHEREAS, After a difficult 19-month battle with lymphoma, Miss Liz passed away on October 30, 2004, in Everett; she will long be remembered for her leadership, compassion, and dedication to improving the lives of others;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate hereby offer our deepest gratitude and honor the memory of Miss Liz, a shining example of democracy, and that we urge all citizens of the state of Washington to join us in recognizing this woman who was a model of service; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the family of Elizabeth McLaughlin.