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FIFTY-FIFTH DAY
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MORNING SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Saturday, March 4, 2000
The Senate was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by President Owen. The Secretary called the roll and announced to the President that all Senators were present except Senator Sellar. On motion of Senator Deccio, Senator Sellar was excused.
The Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, consisting of Pages Brandon Boyd and Anna Morergeli, presented the Colors. Secretary of the Senate Tony Cook, offered the prayer.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Goings, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
SB 6861 by Senators Roach, Jacobsen, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen
AN ACT Relating to the official mammal of the state of Washington; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a new section.
Referred to Committee on State and Local Government.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Goings, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2000-8749
By Senator Goings
WHEREAS, Mr. Keith Bateman served honorably as Sergeant and Officer of the Sumner Police Department since 1970; and WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman retires from duty on March 31, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman graduated from Sumner High School in 1964 and lived in the community with his family for most of his career; and WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman was one of the longest serving employees to the City of Sumner having completed nearly 30 years of service to the citizens of Sumner; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman was known as an Officer who walked the streets of Sumner talking with citizens and checking doors of local businesses before the introduction of community oriented policing concepts; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman is respected as an Officer of honesty, loyalty, and a person of impeccable integrity; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman was one of the pillars of the Sumner Police Department and who will be sorely missed; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Sgt. Bateman’s loyal service to the citizens of Sumner, the Sumner Police Department has retired Sgt. Bateman’s badge from service; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate do hereby recognize and honor Mr. Keith Bateman for his distinguished service to the people of Sumner, Pierce County, and the larger state community, and wish him continued success in his retirement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to Mr. Keith Bateman.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Eide, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2000-8757
By Senator Eide
WHEREAS, Lynn Templeton, on September 30, 1999, celebrated thirty years of service as a Boys and Girls Club of America Professional; and
WHEREAS, Lynn's Boys and Girls Club career began in September 1969, at the Des Moines branch while he attended Highline Community College; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to Federal Way in 1976 to restart the Federal Way Club, Lynn Templeton oversaw the construction and opening of the facility on June 13, 1978, and its expansion in 1985; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Lynn transferred to the organization's main office in Seattle to lead resource development and marketing, moved to a similar position in Tacoma in 1991 and returned to Federal Way as part of a system-wide leadership structuring in 1993; and
WHEREAS, From December 1996 to April 1997, Lynn served as Interim President\CEO of the King County Boys and Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, Lynn helped strengthen the community through his many volunteer efforts and leadership activities including serving two terms from 1989 to 1993 on the founding City Council of the new city of Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, Lynn is an outstanding man who built character in people, always worked for the best interests of children, through the Boys and Girls Club provided safe places where kids could come and talk or play, and as a Federal Way Boys and Girls Club Professional was a role model and father to two thousand two hundred kids;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate acknowledge and honor Lynn Templeton, whose dedication, professionalism, and leadership on behalf of children have helped contribute to the betterment and well-being of the community he served; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the President of the Senate to Lynn Templeton.
MOTION
At 9:39 a.m., on motion of Senator Goings, the Senate was declared to be at ease.
The Senate was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by President Owen.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate reverted to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
March 3, 2000
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed:
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6067,
SENATE BILL NO. 6172,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6373,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6589,
ENGROSSED SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8015, and the same are herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
March 3, 2000
MR. PRESIDENT:
The House has passed SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6260, and the same is herewith transmitted.
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6067,
SENATE BILL NO. 6172,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6260,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6373,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6589,
ENGROSSED SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 8015.
MOTION
At 12:02 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 12:45 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2000.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate