WHEREAS, Mr. Wolf Bauer has been a pioneer of the Northwest and a
leader in outdoor education and environmental conservation since 1929;
and
WHEREAS, In March of 1930, Mr. Bauer won the Mountaineers first
slalom race and served as a trailbreaker for the Mountaineers first
patrol race; and
WHEREAS, In the summer of 1935, Mr. Bauer and Mr. Jack Hossack made
the first ascent of the Ptarmigan Ridge on the north face of Mt.
Rainier, reaching the summit in two days; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer's designs and innovations led to the development
of the modern fiberglass kayak, as well as the sport of kayaking; and
WHEREAS, In 1948, Mr. Bauer created the Washington Foldboat Club,
which is currently titled the Washington Kayak Club; and
WHEREAS, A group led by Mr. Bauer made the first descent of Boulder
Drop on the Skykomish River near Index, Washington; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, Mr. Bauer created the Mountain Rescue and Safety
Council, which is presently titled the Mountain Rescue Council, and
served as the Council's chairman for its first six years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer's dedication to the preservation of the Green
River Gorge led to appropriations for purchase of surrounding lands
from individuals, railroads, and timber companies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer was a founding member of the Washington
Environmental Council in 1969; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Mr. Bauer drafted the 'Natural Shorelines Act',
which was incorporated into the Shoreline Management Act of 1971; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer still hikes the trails of Washington Park in
Anacortes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bauer celebrated his 98th birthday on February 24,
2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate
officially recognize Mr. Wolf Bauer for his dedication to outdoor
education and safety, as well as his steadfast commitment to the
preservation of Washington rivers and shorelines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Mr. Wolf
Bauer.