HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4711, by Representatives Chopp, DeBolt, Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Appleton, Armstrong, Bailey, Barlow, Blake, Campbell, Chandler, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Crouse, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunn, Dunshee, Eddy, Eickmeyer, Ericks, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Goodman, Grant, Green, Haigh, Hailey, Haler, Hankins, Hasegawa, Herrera, Hinkle, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jarrett, Kagi, Kelley, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kretz, Kristiansen, Lantz, Liias, Linville, Loomis, McCoy, McCune, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Nelson, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Ormsby, Pearson, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Roach, Roberts, Rodne, Rolfes, Ross, Santos, Schmick, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, Sells, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Sommers, Springer, Sullivan, Sump, Takko, Upthegrove, VanDeWege, Wallace, Walsh, Warnick, Williams, and Wood

     WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington state legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler has exhibited true excellence during her tenure as state representative for the citizens of the 4th legislative district, which includes Spokane Valley, the most northeastern part of Spokane County and east to the Idaho border; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has lived in Spokane for 33 years; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler and her husband of 40 years, Jim, are the proud parents of 10 children and 9 grandchildren; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler is a graduate of Marquette University of Minnesota, and after graduation was a talk show host and weather reporter; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler and her husband, Jim, manage commercial and investment properties; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler has been committed to helping families, improving Washington's transportation system, and building a strong economy to create jobs; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler has served as state representative from the 4th legislative district from 1999-2008, as minority whip 2007-08, vice-chair of the house education committee from 1999-2000, vice-chair of the state government committee in 2001, and ranking member of the local government committee from 2003-06; and
     WHEREAS, Lynn Schindler is respected for her Christian faith and her sincerity, honesty, kindness, and friendship;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor Lynn Schindler for her years of dedicated service, her personal and professional integrity, and her faithfulness to the principles and ideals that she worked so diligently for on behalf of the citizens of this state; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Lynn Schindler.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4711 adopted by the House of Representatives
March 12, 2008



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Barbara Baker, Chief Clerk