WHEREAS, Mayor Ava Frisinger was Issaquah's longest-serving Mayor, a dedicated advocate for her community, and a public servant for most of her adult life; and
     WHEREAS, She served as Mayor for 16 years, along with prior service on the City Council and Planning Policy Commission; and
     WHEREAS, Both in her public and private life, she is committed to sustainability, and balancing Issaquah's environmental, economic, and social needs; and
     WHEREAS, She provided exceptional leadership to Issaquah's City Council, staff, and volunteers for more than 16 years as Mayor; and
     WHEREAS, She successfully managed one of King County's fastest-growing cities, which saw a 214 percent increase in population during her time as Mayor; and
     WHEREAS, She successfully implemented smart growth policies to ensure that the City of Issaquah grew in a responsible way that preserved open space and quality of life; and
     WHEREAS, She was instrumental in the creation of the Issaquah Highlands and Talus urban villages, which have set the standard in the Puget Sound Region for sustainable development; and
     WHEREAS, She spearheaded the preservation of an impressive amount of open space in and around Issaquah, including more than 140 acres on Park Pointe; and
     WHEREAS, She led the creation of the Central Issaquah Plan, ensuring a long-term legacy for environmentally responsible economic growth in Issaquah for decades to come; and
     WHEREAS, She ensured Issaquah was involved regionally with her service on countless boards, commissions, and committees, including the King County Board of Health, A Regional Coalition for Housing, Salmon Recovery Council, Eastside Transportation Partnership, Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disabilities, and more; and
     WHEREAS, She is a vest-wearing docent at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, an expert on salmon policy, and a leader for the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor the outstanding career achievements of former City of Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to former Mayor Ava Frisinger.