Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee |
HJM 4011
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Brief Description: Requesting that the United States Coast Guard name a Coast Guard cutter in honor of Petty Officer Matthew E. Schlimme.
Sponsors: Representatives Blake, Chapman, Lovick, J. Walsh, Kilduff, Tharinger and Muri.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/16/17
Staff: Kirsten Lee (786-7133).
Background:
Matthew E. Schlimme served as a Machinery Technician Third Class in the United States Coast Guard from 1993 until his death in 1997. He was stationed in New Jersey, Iowa, and La Push, Washington. He died on February 12, 1997, while participating in a rescue operation near the mouth of the Quillayute River. Petty Officer Schlimme was awarded the Coast Guard Medal posthumously.
Summary of Bill:
The Legislature requests the United States Coast Guard name a Coast Guard cutter in honor of Petty Officer Schlimme.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.