SENATE RESOLUTION

8667

BySenators Muzzall, Wagoner, Braun, Hunt, Kuderer, Zeiger, Walsh, Wilson, L., Becker, Short, Carlyle, Sheldon, Rivers, Randall, Darneille, Keiser, Billig, Rolfes, Cleveland, and Conway

WHEREAS, The citizens of Washington State have set aside this day to honor, appreciate, and remember our Navy personnel; and

WHEREAS, The Washington State Senate has always acted to honor those who have served and are serving our country as members of the United States military; and

WHEREAS, The Navy is the military service that secures sea lanes, allowing free flow of commerce to and from our state, and the service whose power projection promotes stability for our friends and deters aggression from our foes; and

WHEREAS, Washington State is uniquely positioned, politically, economically, and geographically, to deal with the opportunities and challenges presented by Asia and the Pacific Rim countries; and

WHEREAS, Washington State Navy bases support two aircraft carriers, more than five surface ships, thirteen submarines, and one hundred sixty aircraft; and

WHEREAS, Washington State Navy installations provide 78,549 careers and infuses 10.7 billion dollars each year to Washington State's economic stability; and

WHEREAS, Washington State Navy installations are recognized for environmental stewardship successes and continue to actively assist in partnership efforts statewide; and

WHEREAS, The Navy has worked to improve salmon recovery, support southern resident orca recovery, increase orca food supply, conserve energy and water, conduct and invest hundreds of millions of dollars in marine species research, restore and protect critical habitats from development, mitigate ocean acidification, and invest in renewable energy; and

WHEREAS, Washington State naval bases consistently receive awards for the quality of life they provide to service members and family members; and

WHEREAS, Washington State-based Navy personnel and assets regularly deploy around the world to deter aggression, relieve the distressed, and aid America's friends and allies;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate the Navy and bring warm greetings and many thanks to each and every person related to the Navy's work and mission in our state.

I, Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 8667,

adopted by the Senate

January 29, 2020

BRAD HENDRICKSON

Secretary of the Senate