HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4701, by Representatives J. Kohl, King, R. Fisher, Schmidt, Sommers, Anderson, G. Cole, Zellinsky, Wood, R. Meyers, Shin, Patterson, Conway, Foreman, Carlson, Cooke and Eide

            WHEREAS, The Maritime Industry encompasses cargo vessels, tug and barge companies, shipyards, ferries, fishers, seafood processors, recreational boaters, ship suppliers, maritime law firms, and government regulators; and

            WHEREAS, The Maritime Industry in Washington is successful because of its linkage between companies, unions, ports, and state government; and

            WHEREAS, The Maritime Industry in Washington provides one of the most vital trade links for Washington state to the Pacific Rim, Europe, and South America;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives congratulate all members of the Washington State Maritime Industry for their work in benefiting the state and for creating vitally important international and interstate trade links; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives express its appreciation for bringing the Maritime Industry to Olympia to share concerns and goals via the delicious Annual Maritime Day reception.

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

                   Resolution 4701 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                   February 18, 1994.

                               ________________________________

                                         Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk