WHEREAS, Vic Moon's illustrious and lengthy career with the Washington State Legislature began in 1967; and
     WHEREAS, Vic's first position with the legislature, for the legislative research council, saw him pulling double duty staffing committees for both the Senate and the House of Representatives; and
     WHEREAS, In 1973, Vic dedicated himself solely to the service of the upper chamber while with the Senate research center; and
     WHEREAS, 1977 through 1980 saw Vic venture into the executive realm as an assistant director for the department of fisheries; and
     WHEREAS, Vic could no longer stay away from this hallowed body, and returned home as a Senate staffer in 1980; and
     WHEREAS, Vic has worn the title of Senate research analyst alongside the titles of husband, father, and grandfather; and
     WHEREAS, Each summer saw Vic disappear to roam the backroads of the west, taking in plays, operas, and adding to the Moon family collection of western art and culture; and
     WHEREAS, Vic's bolo ties and belt buckles have brought Senate fashion to heights never before seen; and
     WHEREAS, "Senator Moon" has set the all-time bill report record for most one sentence bill summaries; and
     WHEREAS, For the better part of forty years, Vic has shared his sense of adventure, clever wit, and good humor with those he has worked for and with;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate give Vic a heartfelt thanks for his many years of service and wish Vic the very best as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement adventures; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Vic Moon.