WHEREAS, J. A. Bricker had a long and distinguished career in Washington State government, serving the people of Washington State in various positions for over three decades; and
     WHEREAS, In 1960, Mr. Bricker began his career as a Senior Budget Analyst for the Office of Financial Management and later went on to serve as the Director of the Washington State Senate Committee Services Division; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Bricker served as a senior advisor to Governor Rosellini, Governor Evans, Governor Spellman, and Governor Gardner; and
     WHEREAS, Following his time in state government, J. A. Bricker continued to work with the Legislature on issues of transportation, education, insurance, and financial services as the Director of Government Affairs for PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company until his retirement in 2013; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Bricker has dedicated himself to community service with activities too numerous to mention, including years of service to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Partnership for Learning, Washington Research Council, the Washington Roundtable, Washington State Oral History Program, Western Governor's Association, and YMCA Youth and Government; and
     WHEREAS, As a gubernatorial appointee, Mr. Bricker is entrusted to serve on the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Bricker was an adjunct Professor of Public Administration and The Legislative Process at Pacific Lutheran University and a Lecturer of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Puget Sound; and
     WHEREAS, J. A. Bricker freely mentored many grateful colleagues, students, and friends with his extensive knowledge of the legislative process;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate celebrate and commemorate the distinguished and accomplished career of J. A. Bricker; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to J. A. Bricker.