SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8666

By Senators Benton, Bauer, Zarelli and Honeyford

     WHEREAS,  George J. Schmid was a stellar example of the American dream and all that is great about American society=s entrepreneurial spirit; a man who achieved success starting with only hard work, determination and desire; and  

     WHEREAS, From nothing Mr. Schmid built businesses in Camas/Washougal that have employed hundreds of local citizens, and that helped forge the modern economic destiny of the area; and 

     WHEREAS, While Mr. Schmid helped pioneer and sustain the economic development of Camas/Washougal, he took pains to protect the local environment; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Schmid started concrete, asphalt and wood recycling operations long before concerns for recycling efforts were customary; and    

     WHEREAS, Mr. Schmid donated both his time and resources to charities within his community in ways that will impact the community positively for years to come; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Schmid willingly answered his country=s call by serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

     WHEREAS, George Schmid tirelessly gave of himself to his community, his state and his country;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That George Schmid is hereby remembered by the Washington State Senate for his substantial contribution to the development of the Camas/Washougal community, for his charity toward the community, and, in general, for his great sense of duty to the community in which he was able to succeed from humble beginnings; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the members of George Schmid=s immediate family.

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

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8666,

adopted by the Senate April 20, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate