WHEREAS, It is the policy of Washington State to recognize excellence in all fields and areas of study; and
     WHEREAS, Washington is a global leader in technology and research and development; and
     WHEREAS, Carson Taylor has distinguished himself at Bonneville Power Administration and has been instrumental in research regarding power grid control reliability and stability; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor is one of the principal architects of Wide Area Management Systems as well as Wide Area Control Systems designed to reduce the danger of electricity blackouts; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor received degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is a Fellow with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and chairs the subcommittee on Power System Stability Controls, and is a distinguished member of CIGRE, the International Council on Large Electric Systems; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor is the author of Power System Voltage Stability and founded Carson Taylor Seminars, an education and consulting company, in 1986;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor Mr. Carson Taylor for his hard work and contributions to the reliability and stability of power systems; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mr. Taylor.