WHEREAS, Don Nelson served the Curlew School District for 38 years; and

WHEREAS, 2017 marks the conclusion of a rewarding 38-year career in education marked by a tremendous commitment to students and investment in their future; and

WHEREAS, Prior to a lifelong career in education, Mr. Nelson graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Education and Physical Education and went on to earn a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Heritage College; and

WHEREAS, He dedicated his entire career to enriching the lives of Curlew students; and

WHEREAS, As a social studies teacher, Mr. Nelson prepared generations of future leaders to live lives of citizenship and civic engagement; and

WHEREAS, Year after year Mr. Nelson routinely put his life on the line performing the district's most dangerous job: Teaching driver's education; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson shared his passion for sports as a coach for Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country, and Football;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Don Nelson for his incredible 38 years of service as a teacher and coach for the Curlew School District, and wish him the very best in his retirement.

I, Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 8673,

adopted by the Senate

June 26, 2017

HUNTER G. GOODMAN

Secretary of the Senate