HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-4605, by Representatives Alexander, Angel, Appleton, Bergquist, Blake, Buys, Carlyle, Chandler, Chopp, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Crouse, Dahlquist, DeBolt, Dunshee, Fagan, Farrell, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Freeman, Goodman, Green, Habib, Haigh, Haler, Hansen, Hargrove, Harris, Hawkins, Hayes, Holy, Hope, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Hurst, Jinkins, Johnson, Kagi, Kirby, Klippert, Kochmar, Kretz, Kristiansen, Liias, Lytton, MacEwen, Magendanz, Manweller, Maxwell, McCoy, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Moscoso, Nealey, O'Ban, Orcutt, Ormsby, Orwall, Overstreet, Parker, Pedersen, Pettigrew, Pike, Pollet, Reykdal, Riccelli, Roberts, Rodne, Ross, Ryu, Santos, Sawyer, Schmick, Scott, Seaquist, Sells, Shea, Short, Smith, Springer, Stanford, Stonier, Sullivan, Takko, Tarleton, Taylor, Tharinger, Upthegrove, Van De Wege, Vick, Walsh, Warnick, Wilcox, Wylie, and Zeiger

     WHEREAS, Allen W. Hayward has afforded the House the highest levels of excellence, loyalty, decorum, and appropriate feistiness during his many capacities as a most distinguished lawyer and supporter of the House of Representatives and the Republican Caucus; and
     WHEREAS, Allen has served the House honorably since 1979, temporarily leaving his private law practice to assist the House Republican Caucus during the 49-49 tie between Democrats and Republicans; and
     WHEREAS, Staffing circumstances offered Allen the full-time position of attorney to the Republican Leader, a position he has held with distinction and humility throughout his career in the House; and
     WHEREAS, That full-time position allowed Allen the privilege of serving the House during the leaderships of Speakers Bagnariol, O'Brien, Berentsen, Polk, Ehlers, King, Ebersole, Ballard, and Chopp; and
     WHEREAS, Allen Hayward has patiently and enthusiastically trained and mentored hundreds of new and existing employees on the Rules, regulations, ethical practices, and nuances of serving elected members of the House of Representatives; and
     WHEREAS, Allen throughout his career with the House of Representatives has been acknowledged by lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, and constituents, regardless of their political affiliation, philosophical persuasion, or policy position, as a loyal, trusted, and generous friend and adviser who loved the Institution and maintained his professional and personal integrity and dedication; and
     WHEREAS, Allen is now retiring after 34 years of distinguished service to the House of Representatives;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor Allen W. Hayward for his unselfish, diligent, and dedicated service, and for the outstanding example he has set for others who will serve after him; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to our faithful friend, colleague, and confidant, Allen W. Hayward.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4605 adopted by the House of Representatives
January 25, 2013

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Barbara Baker, Chief Clerk