WHEREAS, Charles "Chuck" Hawley was a devoted husband, loving
father, proud grandfather, and compassionate friend; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley worked tirelessly to improve the well-being
of all Washingtonians but especially the state's seniors; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley spent countless hours reworking the long-term
care statutes in Washington, helping to ensure every senior had access
to affordable, high quality, skilled nursing care; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley helped to found the state's only PACE
program, ensuring access to high quality care for our most frail and
vulnerable seniors; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley helped to found the assisted living model in
Washington State including helping Washington State lead the nation in
funding assisted living as a viable option for long-term care for our
Medicaid eligible seniors; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley helped to found numerous independent,
supportive housing ministries for extremely low-income seniors in
communities across our state; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley encouraged collaboration among all providers,
ensuring the focus was always on meeting the needs of the poor and
vulnerable; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley was a visionary leader who understood the
value of the continuum of care, created an integrated system of care
focused on access and accountability way ahead of his time, and helped
to start today's conversations on accountable care and medical homes;
and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley embodied servant leadership and brought out
the best in all people guided by his deep spiritual beliefs and the
Mission of Providence; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley understood that hospitalization is a rare
event but housing, home health, primary care, palliative care, and
hospice care are the realities of a quality life; and
WHEREAS, Given Chuck's intellect and passion to ensure appropriate
funding for nursing homes to provide quality services to those they
served, Chuck was one of a handful of experts that understood the
complexities of an arcane nursing facility payment system; and
WHEREAS, Because of his unfailing integrity and keen intellect,
when Chuck spoke, policymakers listened; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley understood better than anyone, the importance
and practicality of the fleece vest as a staple in any Pacific
Northwest wardrobe; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Hawley proved on multiple occasions that it is
possible to get to the Capitol from the Nisqually Flat to Olympia in
five minutes flat;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of
Representatives honor the life of Charles "Chuck" Hawley and recognize
his service and contributions to our state's citizens.