WHEREAS, The House of Representatives has an interest in identifying and honoring extraordinary citizens in Washington state; and
     WHEREAS, The Cedar Cross United Methodist Women's Mission Quilt Makers have furnished a useful service to their community; and
     WHEREAS, The Mission Quilt Makers meet twice a month for two and a half hours to make quilts; and
     WHEREAS, Each quilt takes approximately one to two hours to complete; and
     WHEREAS, All the fabric is donated and bought with money fundraised by the United Methodist Women's group; and
     WHEREAS, The value of each quilt is 25 dollars; and
     WHEREAS, A total of 150 quilts and 76 lap robes have been made by the women and donated to local organizations over the last ten years; and
     WHEREAS, They have made 15 quilts for veterans staying in the Veterans Hospital in Seattle; and
     WHEREAS, Fifteen quilts have also been produced for babies through the Everett Catholic Community Church; and
     WHEREAS, Each month the women will make a child's quilt and donate it to the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program for their family night; and
     WHEREAS, Their service has been recognized and awarded by the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the service of the Cedar Cross United Methodist Women's Mission Quilt Makers and express our appreciation and admiration for their service on behalf of the people of the state of Washington.