HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.2003-4623, by Representatives Hunter, Roach, Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Chopp, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Woods

     WHEREAS, The people of the State of Washington celebrate CHILDREN as one of the most precious blessings our world has ever been given; and
     WHEREAS, The CHILDREN of the State of Washington should be cherished and given a positive and secure environment that can help develop their talents, temperament, minds, and character; and
     WHEREAS, CHILDREN are the responsibility of their parents, and all the citizens of the State of Washington should help them by setting examples of what it means to be good neighbors, law-abiding citizens, productive workers, and helpful friends; and
     WHEREAS, It is our duty and privilege to instill in CHILDREN the faith, hope, charity, and integrity they need to continue the legacy of freedom, peace, and prosperity we have inherited from those who came before us; and
     WHEREAS, The CHILDREN are the future of Washington State and should be encouraged to reach for the stars so that they become doctors, lawyers, teachers, social workers, or anything else they aspire to be; and
     WHEREAS, The CHILDREN of the State of Washington should know that their ideas and dreams are valued and respected because we take time to listen and encourage; and
     WHEREAS, The CHILDREN of the State of Washington should have access to quality education, wholesome recreation, and a safe community; and
     WHEREAS, The Washington State House of Representatives welcome children to the Chamber every President's Day so they may witness firsthand the legislative process; and
     WHEREAS, The state has designated the second Sunday in October to commemorate the CHILDREN of the State of Washington;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all the citizens of Washington to celebrate children on Children's Day and throughout the year by spending more quality time with children and emphasizing their special place in our lives.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4623 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 17, 2003



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Cynthia Zehnder, Chief Clerk