WHEREAS, The state of Washington acknowledges Mr. Tom Darling for his honorable service as the National Chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Chaplain of Washington State; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Darling has provided encouragement and sacrificial care to the wartime veterans of this country and this state; and
     WHEREAS, In the best traditions of the Department of Washington, the Legion of Honor Award was bestowed upon Mr. Darling for his service to veterans of all faiths; and
     WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1865 and the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin deemed it appropriate to commend Mr. Darling for his exemplary commitment to war veterans; and
     WHEREAS, It is appropriate that Mr. Darling receive recognition for selflessly serving those who sacrifice on behalf of this great state and the United States;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby honor, thank, and acknowledge with distinction the service of Mr. Tom Darling as the National Chaplain to the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Mr. Tom Darling.