WHEREAS, The State of Washington is pleased to recognize those individuals who, through their dedicated pursuit of excellence, bring great distinction to themselves, their communities, and this state; and
     WHEREAS, The participants of the Peninsula College and the Washington State University Team Jefferson Economic Development PEAK Leadership Program are being honored for their participation in the program; and
     WHEREAS, Program work for 2008-2009 focused on topics of community development, health care, education, environment, and state and local government and, through these issues of public concern, the participants have demonstrated a commitment to involvement in solving community problems;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington heartily commend the participants of the PEAK Leadership Program and their outstanding dedication and service to Clallam and Jefferson counties, and applaud them for their exemplary achievement in preparing to meet the challenges of leading communities, and expressing hope for their continuing commitment to rural affairs; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, sponsored by Representative Kevin Van de Wege and Representative Lynn Kessler of the 24th Legislative District of the State of Washington, to Carla Meyer, Samantha Trone, Alisha Merriman, Becky McGinty, Aaron Nygaard, Bill LeMaster, Norm MacLeod, Krista Francis, Julie Hatch, Dale Vanessa Holiday, Jan Gannett, and Greg Good, Peak Leadership Class of 2008-2009.