SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8651

By Senators Wojahn, Snyder, Franklin, Swecker, Oke, Winsley, Hargrove, T. Sheldon, Rasmussen, Fraser, Goings, Roach, Haugen and Kohl-Welles

     WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, the national organization, will sponsor Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on March 18, 1999; and

     WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls has issued a call to action, asking every adult in American to write a letter to a child or children on March 18, 1999; and

     WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls has established the goal that every child receive a letter on March 18, 1999; and

     WHEREAS, Orca Council of Camp Fire in Tacoma, Washington, teaches boys and girls self-reliance, good citizenship and leadership; and

     WHEREAS, Through contemporary programs and by speaking out on issues affecting youth and their families, Camp Fire Boys and Girls help youth cope with their changing world; and

     WHEREAS, In Camp Fire, the choices and opportunities are inclusive for boys and girls; and

     WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls is commended for the valuable programs offered to young people in the state of Washington and throughout the nation, and for the many services these young people perform for their communities through Camp Fire;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Washington State Senate honor the Camp Fire Boys and Girls and acknowledge the contributions their valuable programs have made to the children of Washington State and urge all citizens of the state of Washington to celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on March 18, 1999.

I, Tony M. Cook, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8651,

adopted by the Senate March 16, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate