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FORTY-SIXTH DAY
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NOON SESSION
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Senate Chamber, Olympia, Thursday, February 26, 2004
The Senate was called to order at 12:00 noon by President Owen. No roll call was taken.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the first order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
February 24, 2004
SJM 8055 Prime Sponsor, Roach: Requesting funding for fish passage needs on the White River. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 1012 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Judiciary: Regarding residential landlord-tenant relationships. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Berkey, Keiser, Murray, Prentice and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
2SHB 1234 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Approp: Establishing an industry cluster-based approach to economic development. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Zarelli, Vice Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Rossi, Schmidt, B. Sheldon and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 1369 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Requiring continuing education for land surveyors. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
ESHB 1569 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Govt: Excluding certain information supplied by a bidder on a public bid from public disclosure. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2004
2EHB 1645 Prime Sponsor, Representative Kessler: Addressing protection of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in the rental of housing. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Berkey, Keiser, Murray, Prentice and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
HB 1667 Prime Sponsor, Representative Conway: Clarifying local government land use and zoning powers over gambling activities. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
HB 1670 Prime Sponsor, Representative McDermott: Adjusting the definition of "election cycle." Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2004
HB 1895 Prime Sponsor, Representative Campbell: Limiting when the presence of a dog may affect the availability of homeowner's insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: That it be referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care without recommendation. Signed by Senators Winsley, Vice Chair; Berkey, Keiser, Murray and Prentice.
Passed to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
February 25, 2004
SHB 1995 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education (H): Changing the disposition of proceeds from the lease, rental, or sale of school district real property. Revised for 1st Substitute: Changing the allowed disposition of proceeds from the lease, rental, or occasional use of school district real property. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Carlson, Eide, McAuliffe, Pflug, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2090 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections: Prohibiting interference with search and rescue dogs. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
ESHB 2275 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Capital Budget: Expanding the criteria for habitat conservation programs. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Morton and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2308 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Requiring the department of ecology to develop specific criteria for the types of solid wastes that are allowed to be received by inert waste landfills. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford and Oke.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2313 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Regulating bail bond recovery agents. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2321 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Clarifying the definitions of certain natural resources terms. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
ESHB 2356 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Allowing off-road vehicles on nonhighway roads. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Spanel and Swecker.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Senator Morton.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
HB 2398 Prime Sponsor, Representative Upthegrove: Revising provisions relating to providing notice of a modification or termination of a protection order. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
HB 2420 Prime Sponsor, Representative Hunter: Revising provisions for counting votes on ballots for write-in candidates. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2431 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Establishing a Dungeness Crab endorsement. Revised for 1st Substitute: Modifying Dungeness Crab management provisions. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2433 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Govt: Changing provisions relating to a candidate appearing on a ballot for two offices. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
HB 2454 Prime Sponsor, Representative Buck: Allowing DNR to accept voluntary contributions. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2462 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Education (H): Providing for disposition of funds from teachers' cottages. Reported by Committee on Education
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Johnson, Chair; Finkbeiner, Vice Chair; Carlson, Eide, McAuliffe, Pflug, Rasmussen and Schmidt.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2489 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Concerning nonhighway and off-road vehicles. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
HB 2615 Prime Sponsor, Representative Jarrett: Modifying the interlocal cooperation act regarding notice requirements for contracting. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2621 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Providing for a razor clam license. Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning personal use shellfish licenses. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2626 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Approp: Allowing the department of fish and wildlife to allocate certain forfeited moneys for coastal groundfish management and research. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 24, 2004
ESHB 2650 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: Recognizing important bird areas. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2657 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Modifying training requirements for security guards. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
HB 2669 Prime Sponsor, Representative Moeller: Establishing a pilot project to examine the use of instant runoff voting for nonpartisan offices. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2685 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Revising provisions relating to acceptable forms of identification for liquor sales. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2686 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Commerce/Lab: Authorizing inspection of records regarding transportation of cigarettes. Reported by Committee on Commerce & Trade
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Honeyford, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Franklin, Keiser and Mulliken.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
HB 2703 Prime Sponsor, Representative Armstrong: Increasing the minimum for bid requirements for materials or work for joint operating agencies. Reported by Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Morton, Chair; Hewitt, Vice Chair; Doumit, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Honeyford, Oke and Regala.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
HB 2727 Prime Sponsor, Representative Simpson, D.: Requiring all insurers to file credit based rating plans. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Berkey, Keiser, Murray, Prentice and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
SHB 2783 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade & Economic Development: Providing a property tax exemption for nonprofits that assist small businesses. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Murray, Schmidt and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
ESHB 2784 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Trade & Economic Development: Creating the small business incubator program. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Murray, Schmidt and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 25, 2004
EHB 2839 Prime Sponsor, Representative Schual-Berke: Creating a task force to study alternatives for resolving disputes related to injuries resulting from health care. Reported by Committee on Judiciary
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chair; Esser, Vice Chair; Brandland, Hargrove, Haugen, Johnson, Kline, Roach and Thibaudeau.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2846 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Creating the crime of unlawful use of a hook.
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2875 Prime Sponsor, Committee on State Govt: Creating a task force to enhance youth voter education programs. Reported by Committee on Government Operations & Elections
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Roach, Chair; Stevens, Vice Chair; Berkey, Fairley, Horn, Kastama and McCaslin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
ESHB 2892 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Approp: Creating a center for advanced manufacturing. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Murray, Schmidt and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 24, 2004
SHB 2919 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks: Adjusting ORV fees. Reported by Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means. Signed by Senators Oke, Chair; Sheahan, Vice Chair; Doumit, Jacobsen, Morton, Spanel and Swecker.
Passed to Committee on Ways & Means.
February 24, 2004
EHB 2987 Prime Sponsor, Representative Roach: Offering motorcycle or motor-driven cycle insurance. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Berkey, Murray, Prentice and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 25, 2004
HB 3172 Prime Sponsor, Representative Dunshee: Providing for payment agreements. Reported by Committee on Economic Development
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended. Signed by Senators T. Sheldon, Chair; Hale, Kohl-Welles, Asst Ranking Minority Member, Murray, Schmidt and Shin.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
February 23, 2004
SHJM 4028 Prime Sponsor, Committee on Fin Inst/Ins: Requesting that funds be promptly disbursed to Holocaust survivors. Reported by Committee on Financial Services, Insurance & Housing
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Senators Benton, Chair; Winsley, Vice Chair; Berkey, Keiser, Murray, Prentice and Roach.
Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, all measures listed on the Standing Committee report were referred to the committees as designated with the exception of Substitute House Bill No. 2783 which was referred to the Committee on Ways & Means..
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the fourth order of business.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
February 25, 2004
The House has passed the following bill:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2459
and the same is herewith transmitted.
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the fifth order of business.
INTRODUCTIONS AND FIRST READING
SB 6743 by Senators T. Sheldon, Benton, Shin, Oke and Mulliken
AN ACT Relating to awarding service credit under the teachers' retirement system plan 1 for military service; and amending RCW 41.32.260.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
POINT OF PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Senator Sheldon, B.: “Thank you Mr. President. Just a point of parliamentary inquiry. I don’t seem to have any information about that.”
EDITORS NOTE: The Secretary delivered the Introduction & First Reading report to Senator Sheldon, B. desk.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the measure listed on the Introduction and First Reading report was referred to the committee as designated.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the following resolution was adopted:
By Senator Eide
WHEREAS, Education is the cornerstone of our society and one of our greatest responsibilities to our children; and
WHEREAS, The literacy demands of the 21st century are significantly different from earlier times; and
WHEREAS, Literacy in Washington today means having a broad range of skills that include reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and cogent speaking; and
WHEREAS, For businesses, literacy also includes such workplace basics as using computers and other technologies, processing and evaluating diverse information, working on teams, and making decisions; and
WHEREAS, In our knowledge-based society, the success of our markets, the prosperity of our businesses, and the effectiveness of our health care system require that our citizens have sophisticated literacy skills; and
WHEREAS, Literacy empowers Washington citizens by allowing them to excel in modern workplaces, participate actively in civic life, and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and
WHEREAS, It is essential that our communities ensure that their citizens have the foundation they need to comprehend, synthesize, and evaluate the many kinds of information surrounding them; and
WHEREAS, Learning does not end with formal education but continues throughout life as individuals acquire new knowledge and skills; and
WHEREAS, In creating the foundation for lifelong learning, parents are their children's earliest and most important teachers and are full partners with school teachers, principals, and administrators in their children's education; and
WHEREAS, All families benefit from learning together and being involved in literacy and education activities, especially when active in our communities, libraries, and schools;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate encourage and celebrate local efforts to provide high quality family literacy programs which help children develop strong literacy skills that ensure their success in school and in the work force; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.
Senator Esser spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8719
The motion by Senator Esser carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheldon, B., the following resolution was adopted:
By Senators Rasmussen, Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Regala, Roach, Schmidt, Sheahan, B. Sheldon, T. Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli
WHEREAS, Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first two years of life and continues through the individual's lifespan; and
WHEREAS, Many children are not diagnosed until after three years of age, often because of lack of recognition of Autism characteristics by general practitioners; and
WHEREAS, There are many different characteristics in individuals with Autism-delayed or deficient communication, decreased or unresponsive social interaction, unusual reaction to normal stimuli, a lack of spontaneous or imaginative play, and behavioral challenges; and
WHEREAS, There is no known cause and no known cure, although with aggressive and continuous therapy, some individuals can learn to acclimate to their environment and mask symptoms of their disability; and
WHEREAS, All individuals with Autism deserve the chance to be included as a valued part of their community; and
WHEREAS, Autism can have a devastating impact on the families of those affected by Autism; and
WHEREAS, Families, caregivers, advocates, and organizations are striving to bring about positive changes for children and adults with Autism; and
WHEREAS, Through research, legislation, training, support groups, advocacy, and increased awareness, we will be empowered and ready to meet the challenges to serve the growing population of individuals with Autism;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate support those affected by Autism by observing April as Autism Awareness Month as declared by Governor Locke; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Honorable Gary Locke.
Senator Sheldon, B. spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8704.
The motion by Senator Sheldon, B. carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Sheldon, B. the following resolution was adopted:
By Senators Rasmussen, Benton, Berkey, Brandland, Brown, Carlson, Deccio, Doumit, Eide, Esser, Fairley, Finkbeiner, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Hargrove, Haugen, Hewitt, Honeyford, Horn, Jacobsen, Johnson, Kastama, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McAuliffe, McCaslin, Morton, Mulliken, Murray, Oke, Parlette, Pflug, Poulsen, Prentice, Regala, Roach, Schmidt, Sheahan, B. Sheldon, T. Sheldon, Shin, Spanel, Stevens, Swecker, Thibaudeau, Winsley and Zarelli
WHEREAS, The 4-H Youth Development Program of Washington State University has helped young people in Washington develop useful life skills since it was established in 1902; and
WHEREAS, The program centers on teaching young people to become productive members of society by fostering self-esteem, communication, and decision-making skills; and
WHEREAS, 80,000 young people throughout Washington participated in 4-H Youth Development programs in 2003; and
WHEREAS, These programs helped participants learn about a wide variety of subjects including science, family living, applied arts, and government activism; and
WHEREAS, These programs work with traditional community clubs and reach youth through urban groups, special interest groups, nutrition programs, after school programs, camping, and interagency learning experiences; and
WHEREAS, More than 300 4-H members from around the state are currently visiting the State Capitol as part of an annual statewide education program titled "4-H Know Your Government"; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H Know Your Government program focused this year on global education and the value of understanding diverse international and cultural perspectives; and
WHEREAS, 4-H will continue its dedication to empower young people to become active global citizens who realize the value, significance, and responsibility of taking part in local, regional, state, national, and international community issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the 4-H Youth Development Program for its many contributions to the youth of Washington and the betterment of our communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Pat Boyes, the State 4-H Director for the Washington 4-H Youth Development Program.
Senator Sheldon, B. spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8705.
The motion by Sheldon, B. carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
On motion of Senator Esser, the following resolution was adopted:
By Senator Zarelli
WHEREAS, Rebecca Dewey, an esteemed resident of Battle Ground and a student at Maple Grove Middle School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dewey earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy by organizing a daylong workshop to teach first aid skills to 150 fellow Girl Scouts, ranging in age from kindergarten through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, The success of the State of Washington, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Ms. Dewey who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate congratulate and honor Ms. Dewey as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognize her outstanding record of volunteer service and peer leadership, and extend best wishes for her continued success and happiness; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Rebecca Dewey and the principal of Maple Grove Middle School.
Senator Esser spoke in favor of adoption of the resolution.
the President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8721.
The motion by Senator Esser carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
MOTION
At 12:09 p.m., on motion of Senator Esser, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 noon, Friday, February 27, 2004.
BRAD OWEN, President of the Senate
MILTON H. DOUMIT, JR., Secretary of the Senate