WHEREAS, Jerry Tretwold, a proud son of Everett and United States
Navy veteran, has provided quality skilled nursing facility care in
Brewster since 1972 at Harmony House Care Center; and
WHEREAS, Jerry has been a leader in the nursing facility
profession, serving in offices of the Washington Health Care
Association from its founding to the present day, including the office
of president from 1992 to 1994; and
WHEREAS, Jerry advanced his profession nationally with the American
Health Care Association; and
WHEREAS, Jerry has served his community in many organizations, and
in official capacities that include service as a deputy coroner for
Okanogan County for 28 years, as a Brewster City Councilmember, and
currently as a Three Rivers Hospital Board Member; and
WHEREAS, Jerry and his beloved wife Toni, who has served as a
Brewster School Board member, have been recognized for the quality care
they provide; and
WHEREAS, Jerry, throughout his advocacy on behalf of his profession
in Olympia, has enjoyed friendships on both sides of the aisle; and
WHEREAS, While still active in his community, facility, and
profession, Jerry has finally retired from his quarter century of
service with the Washington Health Care Association; and
WHEREAS, Beyond the gratification of community and professional
service, Jerry and Toni are additionally blessed with three children,
Brenda, Brian, and Danielle, and seven grandchildren, Hunter, Rileigh,
Caiden, Ethan, Gianna, Max, and Jack;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of
Representatives congratulate and honor Jerry Tretwold for his
longstanding service on behalf of our state's most vulnerable citizens
and their dedicated caregivers, and further congratulate Toni Tretwold
for putting up with him; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be
transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Jerry
and Toni Tretwold.