HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 98-4678, by Representatives Romero, Radcliff, Robertson, Sterk, McCune, Clements, Benson, McMorris, Mulliken, Buck, Dyer, DeBolt, McDonald, Kenney, Boldt, Cooper, Sheahan, Wolfe, Thompson, Alexander, Van Luven, Skinner, Lambert, D. Sommers, Gombosky, L. Thomas, Koster, Kessler, Anderson, Wensman, Carlson, Sehlin, B. Thomas, Doumit, Bush, Mielke, Crouse, Gardner, Backlund, D. Schmidt, Schoesler, Smith and O'Brien

      WHEREAS, The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is a nation-wide organization that embodies the spirit of community service and compassion to people in all walks of life; and

      WHEREAS, The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks has established lodges in fifty-two different communities in the state of Washington, representing over 60,000 members; and

      WHEREAS, These local lodges and members dedicate countless hours and resources to improving the lives of citizens throughout the state of Washington through many important and charitable projects; and

      WHEREAS, The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks wishes to pay its respects to the officials of the state of Washington, including all members of the 55th Washington State Legislature; and

      WHEREAS, The Washington State Elks Association is holding their annual Elks Government Relations Day on this day, January 21, 1998; and

      WHEREAS, It is the custom of the Washington State House of Representatives to acknowledge the unselfish service and dedication of the community organizations in this state;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives hereby recognize and honor the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks for its outstanding service and programs for youth, disabled children, educational scholarships, drug prevention, and a variety of community-oriented charities and service programs; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Roger Buck, President of the Washington State Elks Association.

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

      Resolution 4678 adopted by the House of Representatives

                         January 21, 1998.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk