WHEREAS, Former Mayor Don Gough has honorably served the city of Lynnwood and the state of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Don Gough served for 10 years on the Lynnwood City Council and 8 years as Mayor; and
     WHEREAS, Don Gough has a long history of community service, working as a past liaison to the Fire, Police, Community Development, Library, and Parks departments, and as the Medic 7 representative for six years and Southwest Snohomish County Communications Agency (SNOCOM) alternate for nine years; and
     WHEREAS, Don Gough led the work to organize the city council and was elected the first Council President and Mayor Pro-tem during 2000 and 2001; and
     WHEREAS, Don Gough served diligently on the finance committee and public safety committee for the city of Lynnwood; and
     WHEREAS, He has written, sponsored, and worked with council members to successfully pass many improvements for the city; and
     WHEREAS, His efforts as Mayor focused on protecting neighborhoods and promoting improvements and progress for the city of Lynnwood;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize former Lynnwood Mayor, Don Gough, for his service to the Lynnwood community and his commitment to its continued growth and development.