HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4688, by Representatives Ebersole, Conway, R. Fisher, Wang, Cooke, Dorn, R. Meyers, Campbell, Wood, Brough, Talcott and Eide

            WHEREAS, The death of Jack Hyde, mayor of Tacoma, has caused the people of Tacoma to lose a valued and respected leader; and

            WHEREAS, Jack Hyde devoted a great deal of time and energy to the people and the city of Tacoma; and

            WHEREAS, Jack Hyde was a dedicated college instructor at Tacoma Community College for twenty-eight years; and

            WHEREAS, By the early 1970's Mr. Hyde had extended his energies to city affairs, serving as a respected volunteer and concerned citizen; and

            WHEREAS, His leadership as a member of the Tacoma Planning Commission from 1975 to 1980 yielded even further contributions to the city of Tacoma; and

            WHEREAS, Jack Hyde championed the transformation of the Ruston Way waterfront and the renovation of Union Station; and

            WHEREAS, Jack Hyde's greatest contribution may have come from his service on the Tacoma City Council, where he served for nine years as a thoughtful and judicious legislator; and

            WHEREAS, Jack Hyde was a well-loved member of the community whose presence will be greatly missed;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor the late Jack Hyde as a consummate public servant who spent more than twenty years seeking the betterment of his community; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Jack Hyde's wife and family, and to the Acting Mayor of Tacoma, and to each member of the Tacoma City Council.

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

                                  Resolution 4688 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                     January 31, 1994.

                                               ________________________________

                                                         Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk