HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4702, by Representatives Cothern, L. Johnson, Springer, Karahalios, Caver, Riley, Dunshee, Wang, Kremen, Zellinsky, Horn, Cooke, Long, Dyer, Wood, Ballard, Forner, Reams, Brough, Ballasiotes, Carlson, Sehlin, Sheahan, Brumsickle, Rust, Roland, Sheldon, R. Fisher, Wineberry, Hansen, Jacobsen, Ogden, Chappell, Campbell, Leonard, Brown, H. Myers, Romero, Conway, Moak, Shin, King, Eide, Sommers, Veloria, Grant and Anderson

               WHEREAS, February 20, 1994, is the first day of National Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week; and

               WHEREAS, The National Conference of Christians and Jews designated this day to acknowledge the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood; and

               WHEREAS, In the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood nearly eighty cities and states world-wide have sister relationships with Washington State or with cities in Washington State; and

               WHEREAS, In the same spirit, toward the goals of harmony, equality, and fairness the State of Washington has long been a proponent of tolerance and diversity; and

               WHEREAS, The State of Washington has been enriched by serving as a nexus for international trade and cultural exchange between the United States and various other nations; and

               WHEREAS, The State of Washington respectfully acknowledges the value of multiple cultures within and beyond its borders;

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Washington State House of Representatives, recognize and uphold the philosophy of goodwill behind National Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week during the week of February 20, to February 26, 1994; and

               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives, make ongoing efforts to pursue the ideals on which this week was founded, by promoting mutual understanding and respect for differences among all the people of Washington State; and

               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives, make an ongoing effort to duly acknowledge the many organizations devoted to fighting discrimination throughout the State of Washington.

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

                                  Resolution 4702 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                   February 25, 1994.

                                               ________________________________

                                                         Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk