HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.2003-4663, by Representatives Kagi and Boldt

     WHEREAS, We have a duty to care for the 8,500 children in our state who are abused, neglected, or abandoned; and
     WHEREAS, More than 6,000 foster families answer the call to provide nurturing care for these children; and
     WHEREAS, It is right that we recognize and applaud these foster families for opening their hearts and homes to children who need special care; and
     WHEREAS, It would be impossible to care for abused, neglected, or abandoned children without the dedicated foster parents in our state;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the compassion and hard work of foster families; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the governor, the Senate, and the representatives of foster families.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4663 adopted by the House of Representatives
April 27, 2003

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Cynthia Zehnder, Chief Clerk