WHEREAS, A dedicated and heroic Mount Rainier National Park Ranger gave her life in the line of duty on January 1, 2012; and     
     WHEREAS, Ranger Margaret Anderson was fatally shot during a selfless act that almost certainly saved the lives of many park visitors, including children; and
     WHEREAS, Mount Rainier park rangers have a duty to courageously face dangers whenever they encounter a threat; and
     WHEREAS, Margaret Anderson's fellow rangers have lost a good friend and respected colleague; and
     WHEREAS, Ranger Margaret Anderson leaves behind a husband, Eric Anderson, who is also a ranger at Mount Rainier, and two daughters, Kathryn Paige, age 1 and Annalise Rose, age 3; and
     WHEREAS, Our state and our nation mourn the loss of a good, brave ranger, and a compassionate and kind individual;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor the life of Ranger Margaret Anderson for her devotion and exceptional commitment to public service and her family; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Eric Anderson, Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent Randy King, and National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis.