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SEVENTY-FOURTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Cherberg Building, Olympia, Thursday, March 22, 2001
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
March 21, 2001
SB 5078 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Revising the disposition of vehicle license fees. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5078 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Benton, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, McDonald, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.
HOLD.
March 21, 2001
SB 5326 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Making supplemental transportation appropriations. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5326 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Benton, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, McDonald, Patterson, Prentice, Shin and Swecker.
HOLD.
March 21, 2001
SB 5327 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Making transportation appropriations for 2001-03. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5327 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Benton, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, McDonald, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.
HOLD.
March 21, 2001
HB 1002 Prime Sponsor, Representative Ruderman: Limiting the public inspection and copying of residential addresses or residential phone numbers of public employees or volunteers of public agencies. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1019 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources: Modifying the composition of the fish and wildlife commission. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1028 Prime Sponsor, Representative Haigh: Revising the provision for military leave for public employees. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1035 Prime Sponsor, Representative Pennington: Extending a program of steelhead recovery in certain counties. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1093 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care: Changing physician license fees. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Deccio, Fraser, Parlette and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2001
HB 1160 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunt: Providing for temporary real estate appraiser practice permits. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1162 Prime Sponsor, Representative McMorris: Providing medical assistance reimbursements for small, rural hospitals. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Fraser, Parlette and Winsley.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1188 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Capital Budget: Authorizing the military department to dispose at public bid of the state armory known as the Pier 91 property and acquire replacement property and improvements. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Hale, Haugen, Kline, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senators Fairley, Vice Chair and McCaslin.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 21, 2001
HB 1196 Prime Sponsor, Representative Gombosky: Modifying parking and business improvement areas. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1255 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cox: Including educational service districts in school district provisions. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Johnson, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1256 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education: Regarding educational service districts' superintendent review committees. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Johnson, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1257 Prime Sponsor, Representative Cox: Modifying educational service districts' borrowing authority. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Johnson, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1309 Prime Sponsor, Representative Edwards: Establishing training standards for hemodialysis technicians. Reported by Committee on Health and Long-Term Care
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Thibaudeau, Chair; Franklin, Vice Chair; Costa, Deccio, Fraser, Parlette and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1339 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Finance: Providing equity in the taxation of farmers. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and International Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Parlette, Sheahan and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1375 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Reauthorizing the expedited rule adoption process. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1376 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on State Government: Exempting certain veterans affairs personnel from the state civil service law. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1498 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representative Jackley): Requiring holders of fish and wildlife licenses purchased over the Internet or telephone to provide enforcement officers with photo identification. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1546 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Authorizing address confidentiality for victims of stalking. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1577 Prime Sponsor, Representative D. Schmidt: Clarifying standards for candidates using party designations. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin and T. Sheldon.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
2SHB 1607 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations: Creating alternative routes to teacher certification. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
March 20, 2001
HB 1634 Prime Sponsor, Representative Santos: Prioritizing and ordering the distribution of claims of an insurer's estate. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
MINORITY Recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Gardner, Vice Chair.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2001
SHB 1661 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Regulating juvenile life insurance. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2001
HB 1727 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Regulating the investment limits of insurers in noninsurance subsidiaries. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2001
HB 1729 Prime Sponsor, Representative Benson: Licensing surplus line brokers. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 20, 2001
SHB 1792 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance: Creating the holding company act for health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations. Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Financial Institutions
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Hochstatter, Honeyford, Rasmussen, Regala and Winsley.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 1943 Prime Sponsor, Representative Mulliken: Expanding purposes of county rail districts. Reported by Committee on State and Local Government
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Horn, Kline, McCaslin, Roach, T. Sheldon and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
SHB 1971 Prime Sponsor, House Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representative Quall): Allowing certified real estate appraisers to appraise school district property. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McAuliffe, Chair; Eide, Vice Chair; Carlson, Finkbeiner, Hewitt, Johnson, Kastama, Kohl-Welles and Rasmussen.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
March 21, 2001
HB 2029 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hurst: Authorizing changes to the VIN inspection program. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Benton, Eide, Finkbeiner, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, McAuliffe, McDonald, Patterson, Prentice, T. Sheldon, Shin and Swecker.
HOLD.
March 21, 2001
HB 2037 Prime Sponsor, Representative G. Chandler: Changing provisions relating to the administration of irrigation districts. Reported by Committee on Agriculture and International Trade
MAJORITY Recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Rasmussen, Chair; Shin, Vice Chair; Parlette, Sheahan and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the rules were suspended, Senate Bill No. 5078, Senate Bill No. 5326, Senate Bill No. 5327 and House Bill No. 2029, were advanced to second reading and placed on the second reading calendar.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS
March 21, 2001
GA 9035 KATHARINE AKERS SHEEHAN, appointed December 12, 1997, for a term ending June 12, 2001, as a member of the Columbia River Gorge Bi-State Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 21, 2001
GA 9043 R. PETER VAN GYTENBEEK, appointed February 24, 1999, for a term ending December 31, 2004, as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said appointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Oke and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 21, 2001
GA 9053 REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCK, reappointed July 31, 2000, for a term ending June 30, 2003, as a member of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 21, 2001
GA 9108 ROBERT C. PETERSEN, reappointed July 31, 2000, for a term ending December 31, 2002, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 21, 2001
GA 9123 SENATOR HARRIET SPANEL, reappointed July 31, 2000, for a term ending June 30, 2003, as a member of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 21, 2001
GA 9126 JOE TALLER, reappointed January 1, 2001, for a term ending December 31, 2006, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
March 21, 2001
GA 9134 WAYNE WOOSTER, appointed July 20, 2000, for a term ending June 12, 2004, as a member of the Columbia River Gorge Bi-State Commission.
Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Parks and Shorelines
MAJORITY Recommendation: That said reappointment be confirmed. Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Spanel, Vice Chair; Constantine, Hargrove, McDonald, Morton, Oke, Snyder and Stevens.
Passed to Committee on Rules.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
March 22, 2001
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Co-Speakers have signed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1125, and the same is herewith transmitted.
TIMOTHY A. MARTIN, Co-Chief Clerk
CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Co-Chief Clerk
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
The President signed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1125.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8639
By Senators Franklin and Regala
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to recognize the outstanding achievements of the youth of our state; and
WHEREAS, Tacoma’s Lincoln High School Abes have exuded athletic excellence this year by completing a blissful 29-1 season; and
WHEREAS, The Abes won the 4-A state boys basketball title on March 11, 2001, by defeating Ferris High School of Spokane 61-54 before a boisterous crowd; and
WHEREAS, The Abes dominated during their four-day run through the 16-team field at the state tournament in the Tacoma Dome, also defeating Sehome (59-50), Mount Spokane (50-45) and Shadle Park (72-43).
WHEREAS, With the hard work, dedication and perseverance of team members Robert Crawford, Gerren Farrison, Najja Bullock, Aubrey Shelton, Kevin Ahlstrand, Jason Carr, Ben Shelton, Leonard White, Andre Anderson, Justin Holt, Andre Theater and Amos Scaffold, the Abas won the school’s first state basketball title since 1975; and
WHEREAS, The Abas’ victory marks the first time in history that Tacoma schools have won two consecutive big-school state basketball titles, the first won by Henry Loss High School; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln’s head basketball coach, Tim Kelly, and his staff, Mark Williams, Andy Nelson, Duane Lee, and Matt Kina, deserve tremendous credit for guiding the team – practice by practice, game by game – to victory in the state championship; and
WHEREAS, Coach Kelly has been selected to coach Washington’s team in the always-exciting Washington/Oregon high school game; and
WHEREAS, Outstanding guard Leonard White was selected as both the district and state tournament MVP by The News Tribune, averaging 19.7 points per game and scoring a game-high 28 points in the final;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby recognize the accomplishments of the Lincoln Abas basketball team, and the unified teamwork of the players and coaches; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of Senate to Lincoln High School Principal Grant Gosford, members of the basketball team, basketball coach Tim Kelly and Athletic Director Char Davenport.
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MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8636
By Senators Spanel and Patterson
WHEREAS, the Senate of the state of Washington is eligible for emergency funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) to offset the costs of the February 28, 2001 earthquake; and
WHEREAS, FEMA requires that public bodies that desire funding must resolve formally to apply, and must designate agents for the purpose of communicating with FEMA;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Senate of the state of Washington hereby resolves to apply to FEMA for funding to offset costs associated with the February 28, 2001 earthquake; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate, Tony Cook, be designated as the Senate’s authorized representative for purposes of the applying for FEMA funding and communicating with FEMA concerning funding, and that Sue LaVack be designated as the alternate representative.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8632
By Senators Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, Morton and Patterson
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to salute organizations that contribute to the betterment of our children; and
WHEREAS, 4-H, the Youth Development Program of the Cooperative Extension Service, a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is dedicated to promoting the education and civic involvement of this nation’s young people; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program has helped young people in Washington state develop useful life skills since it was established in 1914; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H’s represent the fourfold training and development that 4-H members receive: Head, Heart, Hands and Health; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program has expanded its focus in recent years to serve young people from urban areas as well as rural communities, and continues to increase member diversity; and WHEREAS, 4-H members have a wide variety of project areas to choose from, such as animal sciences, social sciences, mechanical sciences, natural resources, environmental stewardship, plant sciences, family living and the expressive arts; and
WHEREAS, 4-H Youth Development, in conjunction with the Cooperative Extension System, today has more than 5 million members in 83 countries around the world; and
WHEREAS, Cooperative extension agents and program assistants from Washington State University, working together with community volunteers, have contributed to the education and personal development of thousands of young people and adults in Washington state; and
WHEREAS, Some 85,000 young people throughout 39 counties in Washington participated in 4-H Youth Development Programs in 2000; and
WHEREAS, More than 300 4-H members from around the state are currently touring the state capitol as part of a statewide education program titled “4-H Know Your Government”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognizes the 4-H Youth Development Program for its many contributions and investments toward the youth of Washington and the improvement of our communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Carol Beckman, the state program coordinator for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8629
By Senators Rasmussen, Morton and Fraser
WHEREAS, Washington’s dairy industry is actually older than the state itself; and
WHEREAS, Washington is home to 1,200 dairy farms and 268,000 dairy cows; and
WHEREAS, Washington’s dairy cows are some of the most productive in the United States, averaging more than 3,400 pounds of milk per cow above the national average; and
WHEREAS, Our state’s dairy farmers contributed approximately $800 million to the state’s economy, with milk production ranked second in dollar value among all of Washington’s bountiful agricultural commodities; and
WHEREAS, The first creamery in Washington was started in Cheney in 1880, when cattle outnumbered territorial residents by a ratio of more than 2-to-1; and
WHEREAS, Corrine Koopman of Zillah is representing the dairy industry with distinction as the reigning Washington State Dairy Ambassador, as well as serving an 11-month internship with the Washington Dairy Products Commission; and
WHEREAS, The Washington State Dairy Ambassador alternates are Kim Dearies of Bow and Libby Gerres of Elam; and
WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the state honor this special industry with the annual Dairy Day celebration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate acknowledge and honor the women and men whose work on dairy farms throughout Washington has contributed much to the strength and vitality of our state’s economy, the character of our communities and the general well-being of our citizens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Washington State Dairy Ambassador Corrine Koopman, alternates Kim Dearies and Libby Gerres, and the Washington Dairy Products Commission.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheahan, the following resolution was adopted:
SENATE RESOLUTION 2001-8605
By Senators Jacobsen, Rasmussen, Kohl-Welles, Fraser and Patterson
WHEREAS, Music is one of the most enjoyable aspects of human culture, reflecting the mood, achievements, and circumstances that exist in societies, giving the inhabitants of that society an outlet for feelings and an avenue of communication that convey the full range of human emotion; and
WHEREAS, The performance of music requires years of study, practice, dedication and discipline to achieve a high level of accomplishment, especially when coordinating one’s efforts with others in a musical ensemble or group; and
WHEREAS, The achievements of high school students are many and varied, and successes should be recognized when they are accomplished; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band has performed widely to great acclaim, and has demonstrated a high level of achievement and accomplishment at local, regional and national competitions over the years; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band has traveled extensively to share their music and enthusiasm for jazz with others, including trips to Seattle’s sister city of Mazatlan and to Europe to play at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the North Sea Jazz Festival and other venues; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band under the direction of Scott Brown was, for the second year in a row, one of fifteen bands selected nationally to compete at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition, a national competition for High School Jazz
Bands, sponsored by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and held in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band took third place in the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in May of 2000 and won acclaim and recognition by the New York Times jazz reporter; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band will be traveling to China in April, 2001, to share their music and love of jazz with their counterparts in Chinese schools and with the Chinese people;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognizes the accomplishments of the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, supports their trip to China as ambassadors for the Seattle Public School System and educational system of the state of Washington, honors their achievements, hard work and efforts and believes cultural exchanges between these two societies will benefit all who are involved.
MOTION
At 12:06 p.m., on motion of Senator Betti Sheldon, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2001.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
TONY M. COOK, Secretary of the Senate