SENATE BILL REPORT

SCR 8405

BYSenators Peterson, Patterson, Bauer, Zimmerman, Hansen, Conner, Garrett, Bender, Sellar, Newhouse, Vognild, Moore, Talmadge and Conner; by request of Lieutenant Governor

Acknowledging the accomplishments of Senator Al Henry for the state of Washington.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 2, 1987; February 3, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Peterson, Chairman; Hansen, Vice Chairman; Tanner, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Barr, Bender, Conner, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Halsan, Johnson, Nelson, Patterson, Sellar, Smitherman, von Reichbauer, West.

Senate Staff:Cathy Mayo (786-7304)

                  February 19, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 3, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Al Henry served forty years in the Washington State Legislature and gave his full support to improvements in the highway, bridge and transportation systems of the state.

The effort to rename the Wind River Bridge on SR 14 between Stevenson and White Salmon after former Senator Henry began in Skamania County when a number of citizens made their wishes known to Representatives Sutherland and Peery and to Lieutenant Governor Cherberg.

The naming of bridges and highways is the prerogative of the State Transportation Commission.  Commission officials have indicated that a legislative resolution supporting the renaming of the bridge is desired.

SUMMARY:

The Washington State Transportation Commission shall commence proceedings to change the name of the Wind River Bridge in Skamania County to the Senator Al Henry Bridge.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Lt. Governor Cherberg; Martin Sangster, Washington Highway Users Association