WHEREAS, Four thousand members of the Second Brigade, Second
Infantry Division, better known as the Second Stryker Brigade, from
Joint Base Lewis McChord, are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, The Second Stryker Brigade will continue the work of
supporting the Afghan government and ensuring security to the Afghan
people; and
WHEREAS, The Second Stryker Brigade has previously been deployed to
Iraq, to aid in the support of United States military operations; and
WHEREAS, The freedom and security enjoyed by the people of
Washington State are a result of the daily work and excellence, as well
as the courage and patriotism, of the Second Stryker Brigade; and
WHEREAS, It is important to recognize the sacrifice, dedication,
and strength of the families of the men and women who serve in the
Second Stryker Brigade;
WHEREAS, Citizens of the State of Washington owe a debt of
gratitude to the Second Stryker Brigade;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of
Representatives honor and recognize the men and women of the Second
Stryker Brigade; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives to members of the Second Stryker Brigade.