BySenators Zeiger, Wellman, and Becker

WHEREAS, For the past eighty-seven years, the annual Daffodil Festival has been a cherished tradition for the people of Pierce County; and

WHEREAS, The Daffodil Festival has been an anticipated event that continues to bring communities together to celebrate unity within our diverse community; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception in the 1920's as a modest garden party, it has grown into the festival that we all know, love, and look forward to today; and

WHEREAS, Each year, twenty-three young women pass a rigorous selection process to represent both their schools and their communities across Pierce County; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Royal Court serve as role models for youth around our region. Their volunteerism, civic pride, and willingness to be ambassadors for Pierce County serve as shining examples for all youth in the community; and

WHEREAS, This year's Daffodil Court includes: Hailey Hansen from Orting High School, Cara Brauen from Puyallup High School, Laana Stafford from Lakes High School, Megan Gratzer from Rogers High School, Cassie Redding from Foss High School, Brooklyn Hose from Curtis High School, Shelby Collins from White River High School, Naiseth Munoz from Clover Park High School, Nicole Brandmire from Emerald Ridge High School, Genevieve Hamlin from Wilson High School, Mia McOsker from Graham Kapowsin High School, Tia Bjornson from Stadium High School, Nicole Capps from Sumner High School, Elena Breiner from Bonney Lake High School, Madison Davies from Spanaway Lake High School, Catlina Dillon from Chief Leschi High School, Emily Frey from Eatonville High School, Lindsey Clark from Franklin Pierce High School, Joy Mwangi from Fife High School, Idriana Jan Abinales from Washington High School, Jade Lansberry from Lincoln High School, Hana Hong from Mount Tahoma High School, and Nathalie Perez from Bethel High School;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor the many contributions made to our state by the Daffodil Festival, its organizers, and its Royal Court for the past eighty-seven years; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the 2020 Daffodil Festival Officers and to all the members of the 2020 Daffodil Festival Royalty.

I, Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 8688,

adopted by the Senate

Secretary of the Senate