SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1991-8692

By Senators Kreidler, Amondson and Gaspard

     WHEREAS, Dr. John W. Gott will soon complete a tenure of twenty years as Superintendent of Schools for the North Thurston School District in Lacey, Washington; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Gott has been recognized as an outstanding educational leader by his peers and others throughout the state and nation; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Gott's forty-five year career in education has been characterized by his commitment to success for all students; and

     WHEREAS, As an alumnus of Washington State University, Dr. Gott has reflected credit upon one of this state's great universities; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Gott's high level of integrity (except when playing cards and golf), innovative thinking, and visionary leadership have contributed to the public school system of the State of Washington and the nation; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Gott has been honored in many deserving ways for his many contributions to education in Washington State; and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate pay respect and honor to Dr. John Gott upon his retirement as Superintendent of the North Thurston School District; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate thank Dr. Gott for his years of service to the citizens of this state; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the President of the Senate to Dr. John Gott.

I, Gordon A. Golob, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1991-8692,

adopted by the Senate June 14, 1991.

GORDON A. GOLOB

Secretary of the Senate