WHEREAS, The Peace Corps was established on March 1, 1961, with three goals: Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people served; and helping promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans; and
     WHEREAS, Peace Corps volunteers currently work in the following areas: Education, youth outreach, and community development; business development; agriculture and environment; health and HIV/AIDS; and information technology; and
     WHEREAS, Peace Corps volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities; and
     WHEREAS, Peace Corps volunteers currently have 67 posts serving 73 countries worldwide; and
     WHEREAS, Washington schools placed among the highest in recruiting colleges and universities for the Peace Corps during 2006; and
     WHEREAS, The University of Washington, with 110 such volunteers, had more than any other college in America; and
     WHEREAS, Western Washington University, with 49 such volunteers, placed fourth in America in the small school category; and
     WHEREAS, The University of Puget Sound, with 30 such volunteers, placed first in America in the small school category; and
     WHEREAS, Gonzaga University, with 37 such volunteers, placed eighteenth in America in the small school category; and
     WHEREAS, The Evergreen State College, with 17 such volunteers, placed eighteenth in America in the small school category;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate officially recognize the strong commitment of Washington college students to humanitarian service in the Peace Corps; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the University of Washington, Western Washington University, the University of Puget Sound, Gonzaga University, The Evergreen State College, the Peace Corps Regional Office in Seattle, and the Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington D.C.