WHEREAS, Lake Washington Vocation Institute was founded in 1949; and
     WHEREAS, Lake Washington Vocation Institute became Lake Washington Technical College and joined the Washington State Community and Technical College system in 1991; and
     WHEREAS, The college has adopted an exemplary vision of work force education; and
     WHEREAS, The college has contributed thousands of new employees to the work force as well as upgraded training to many more thousands; and
     WHEREAS, Faculty and staff have dedicated years of experience, one generation after another, as mentors, role models, and instructors who are committed to building young minds and meeting the needs of business and industry; and
     WHEREAS, Lake Washington Technical College will be celebrating fifty-five years of excellence in education; and
     WHEREAS, The State of Washington takes great pride in the success and achievements of Lake Washington Technical College; and
     WHEREAS, Their President Mike Metke has shown exemplary leadership in his time at the College;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and honor Lake Washington Technical College for its contributions to the State of Washington and to its students, and extend congratulations to Lake Washington Technical College on its fifty-fifth anniversary; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the President of Lake Washington Technical College and representatives of the student body.