SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1995-8668

By Senators Spanel, Snyder and Newhouse

     WHEREAS, Fred J. Martin, Sr., a dedicated elected official, public servant, and conservationist, and lifelong resident of northwest Washington, died on Monday, May 22, 1995; and

     WHEREAS, Fred ably represented the people of Skagit County as a member of the state House of Representatives and state Senate for seventeen years; and

     WHEREAS, Fred also served the people of the state of Washington as a department head in the administrations of Governors Mon Walgren and Albert Rosselini; and

     WHEREAS, Fred through his many efforts to set aside habitat for bald eagles on the Skagit River, made an invaluable contribution to the comeback of bald eagles in our state and the region; and

     WHEREAS, Fred's contributions to his state and community were accompanied by a dedicated and successful family life; and

     WHEREAS, Fred's service at the highest levels of  state government and to the stewardship of natural resources and wildlife has left a lasting legacy for his fellow citizens;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the life and accomplishments of Fred J. Martin, Sr. be hereby acknowledged and commended by the Senate of the state of Washington; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate extends sincere condolences to Fred's wife, Elsie, and the Martin family; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to Fred's wife, Elsie, and to the Martin family.

I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1995-8668,

adopted by the Senate May 24, 1995.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate