WHEREAS, Dr. Dean Brooks has worked tirelessly for more than 60 years for the rights of people with mental illness; and
     WHEREAS, He was the superintendent of Oregon State Hospital from 1955 to 1981 and was clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine; and
     WHEREAS, He was the technical advisor and actor in the Hollywood Academy Award winning production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and played Dr. Spivey opposite Jack Nicholson; and
     WHEREAS, He was a member of the Task Force on Mental Hospitals in Washington State, 1988, and the Chairman of the Western State Hospital Board beginning in 1989; and
     WHEREAS, He continues to contribute to the community and has been a long time board member at Compass Health in Everett, working passionately for the homeless mentally ill;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington recognize all the contributions made by Dr. Dean Brooks, as a distinguished academic, a pillar of the community, and a champion for the rights of the mentally ill; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Dr. Dean Brooks.