HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4643, by Representatives J. Kohl, Mielke, Sommers, Padden, Dellwo, Silver, Brown and Orr

            WHEREAS, The State of Washington applauds those educators who promote and encourage an interest in science by providing quality science experiences for students and teachers; and

            WHEREAS, Scott Stowell and Rosemary Sweet have been named to the 1993 Honor Roll of Teachers by the Association of Science-Technology Centers and Pacific Science Center for their exemplary use of community resources to enhance and expand the science enrichment opportunities available to students and teachers; and

            WHEREAS, Scott Stowell, science coordinator for the Spokane school district, has developed a district-wide training program in science education for elementary teachers, serves on the Advisory Committee for the Washington Systemic Initiative in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, and serves on the Spokane Park Board Advisory Committee working to develop a permanent science center in Spokane; and

            WHEREAS, Rosemary Sweet teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science at St. Alphonsus School in Seattle, serves as a resource for kindergarten through 5th grade teachers by modifying her curriculum for their grade levels, spent a year as a Science Education Associate at Pacific Science Center, and builds on her own knowledge and skills by participating in teacher workshops frequently; and

            WHEREAS, Scott Stowell and Rosemary Sweet, along with approximately forty other educators being named to the 1993 Honor Roll of Teachers, will be honored in Washington, D.C., on April 29 and 30, 1993, before members of Congress; and

            WHEREAS, The National Science Foundation has declared April 25 through May 1, 1993, National Science and Technology Week to convey the importance of science to the nation;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend Scott Stowell and Rosemary Sweet for their outstanding efforts as science educators; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend Pacific Science Center for its dedication to providing interactive science, mathematics, and technology education to students and teachers throughout the State of Washington; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Scott Stowell, Rosemary Sweet, and the Directors of the Association of Science-Technology Centers and Pacific Science Center.

                                           I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                                      Resolution 4643 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                       April 14, 1993.

                                                    ________________________________

                                                            Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk