WHEREAS, Ken has served the state for 44 years; and

WHEREAS, This is the third and hopefully final time that Ken will retire; and

WHEREAS, Ken joined the Washington State Patrol in March of 1972; and

WHEREAS, He has been a member of the Washington State Senate family since 2006; and

WHEREAS, He enjoys playing guitar and bass for his church; and

WHEREAS, Ken was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Reserves; and

WHEREAS, He enjoys hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and brewing various microbeers and wines; and

WHEREAS, He has been married for 42 years to his wonderful wife Debbie, with their 2 children and multiple grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Ken survived the Mt. St. Helens eruption without losing his patrol vehicle in the Toutle River; and

WHEREAS, His signature phrase "well the day ain't over with yet" has sidetracked numerous smooth days; and

WHEREAS, He is the only person in the history of Senate Security to memorize every member, employee, and intern's first and last name by the end of the first week of session; and

WHEREAS, Ken has been a great mentor to Senate Security and Legislative staff; and

WHEREAS, Ken has brought humility and humor to every day in the Senate, brightening up even the most grueling and tiring of 2 a.m. floor sessions; and

WHEREAS, Ken has served the Washington State Senate with exceptional professionalism and loyalty;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Ken Boad for his many years of service to the people of Washington and wish him peace, happiness, and good health in his much deserved retirement.

I, Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 8612,

adopted by the Senate

January 31, 2017

HUNTER G. GOODMAN

Secretary of the Senate