SENATE RESOLUTION

                             2000-8753

By Senators McAuliffe, Rasmussen and Long

     WHEREAS, It is important to recognize and honor citizens who have committed their lives to educating the children of our state; and

     WHEREAS, Steve Campbell was a husband, father, teacher, community volunteer, Vietnam veteran, and hero to many; and

     WHEREAS, Steve Campbell, a teacher at Cathcart Elementary School in Snohomish, died unexpectedly, leaving behind many grieving students, fellow teachers, family members and friends; and

     WHEREAS, Steve Campbell served in the United States Army as a part of the 213^th Assault Helicopter Company and received the Purple Heart while on duty in Vietnam; and

     WHEREAS, Steve Campbell overcame adversity and became a teacher to help at-risk young people by making learning fun and meaningful and the classroom a place where they would want to be; and

     WHEREAS, he gave his very best as a third  and fourth grade teacher and he expected his students to give their very best in return; and

     WHEREAS, his exemplary, positive, and creative style motivated many reluctant learners; and

     WHEREAS, the first students he taught in Snohomish will graduate in June, 2000, and he will be remembered by many as their favorite teacher; and

     WHEREAS, the love for his own family was demonstrated in each of the personal stories he would tell about them to his coworkers and students; and

     WHEREAS, Steve Campbell was also dedicated to helping other families in his community by donating countless hours to collecting food and coordinating gifts for entire families and then personally delivering boxes of food and presents to those in need; and

     WHEREAS, the community food and gift drive is now called AThe Steve Campbell Food and Gift Drive,@ so that his work can continue; and

     WHEREAS, Steve Campbell=s endless energy and sense of humor was observed throughout his life.

     NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate do hereby recognize and honor Steve Campbell, a teacher,for his devotion to his family, his school, his students, and his community; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Steve Campbell=s wife, Lyla Campbell, and their children Max, Kyle, and Nira, and to Cathcart Elementary School.

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

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 2000-8753,

adopted by the Senate March 6, 2000.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate