HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4644, by Representatives Foreman, Ebersole, Robertson, Thompson, Conway, Chandler, Ogden, Rust, Basich and Cooke

      WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State House of Representatives to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

      WHEREAS, Deloris Lichter has served the people of the State of Washington with distinction for almost twenty-two years; and

      WHEREAS, Deloris began her public service on November 26, 1973, as an Accounting Assistant with the Washington State House of Representatives and became Supervisor of Accounting Services for the House of Representatives on November 26, 1989; and

      WHEREAS, Deloris has worked for no less than eight different Speakers of the House of Representatives and eight different Chief Clerks; and

      WHEREAS, During her tenure with the House of Representatives, Deloris has distinguished herself as a dedicated and hard-working employee, continually seeking creative and innovative ways to improve accounting services for the members and employees of the House of Representatives; and

      WHEREAS, Deloris is especially admired and respected by members and employees of the House of Representatives for her honesty, diligence, and hard work as well as the endless compassion, support, and kindness for which she is so well known; and

      WHEREAS, Deloris is particularly appreciated by her own staff for the example she sets through her seemingly tireless hard work, her thoughtful and caring supervision, and her cheerful disposition; and

      WHEREAS, Deloris has announced that she will be retiring from state service on March 31, 1995;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors Deloris Lichter for her many years of service and her great contribution to this institution and the people of the State of Washington; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives extends to Deloris a most sincere "thank you" along with wishes for many years of happiness that is so richly deserved; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Deloris Lichter.

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

      Resolution 4644 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          March 29, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk