H-5087.1 _______________________________________________
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 4437
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State of Washington 52nd Legislature 1992 Regular Session
By Representatives Jacobsen, Wood, G. Fisher, Heavey, Cantwell, Miller, Fuhrman, Paris, Ogden and Forner
Read first time 03/08/92. Referred to Committee on Higher Education.
WHEREAS, Washington State needs to insure excellence in education and training for its citizens working in high-technology industries; and
WHEREAS, The education and capability of its work force is the single most important factor in economic competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, The state needs to provide a climate where new and emerging high-technology industries can develop; and
WHEREAS, Washington State needs to continually expand its economic base by insuring business investment and expansion; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to support industry with science, engineering, and technology related programs that produce graduates and enable Washington-based high-technology firms to recruit locally and provide opportunities to Washington citizens that will improve the quality of life in the state; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to represent key institutions and agencies in the planning and development of high-technology industries, and to cooperate in decisions that promote and provide for growth in high-technology industries; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to affect and educate the policymakers of the state to maintain and improve the educational opportunities that support high-technology investment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the House of Representatives of the state of Washington, the Senate concurring, That a preliminary study be completed and submitted to the Legislature no later than December 15, 1992; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the study shall identify the main issues related to becoming a leader in high-technology education. Efforts are needed by business, state and local government, and educational institutions to respond to high-technology needs. The study will make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on the steps needed to insure Washington State will become a leader in high-technology in the future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Governor shall appoint a High-Technology Study Committee for the purpose of this resolution. Representation on the Committee shall insure an adequate number of members from both Eastern and Western Washington. Representatives shall include two members from each caucus in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, one member from the Department of Trade and Economic Development, one member from the Higher Education Coordinating Board, three executive officers of high-technology corporations, and three other members chosen among the citizens at large representing business, labor, government, or educational institutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Committee shall be authorized to hold meetings, solicit funds, and conduct studies as needed to meet the objectives of the resolution. No state funds are appropriated for this purpose.