The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Ormsby presiding).

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

RESOLUTIONS

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-4648, by Representatives Springer, Haler, Fagan, Buys, Reykdal, Magendanz, Liias, Upthegrove, Johnson, MacEwen, Short, DeBolt, Smith, Walsh, Pike, Seaquist, Holy, Angel, Schmick, Warnick, Nealey, and Alexander

WHEREAS, Don C. Brunell has honorably served the Association of Washington Business, the fourth largest state chamber of commerce in the U.S., for nearly 30 years; and

WHEREAS, A proud Montana native, Don Brunell came to the Evergreen State in 1978 through his work with the forest products company, Crown Zellerbach Corp., combining his love of the outdoors with his interests in politics and business; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, Don was appointed to the Association of Washington Business Executive Committee and chaired the Association's Natural Resources and Environment Council until 1985; and

WHEREAS, In 1986, Don was appointed vice chairman of government affairs for AWB, and, a year later, president of AWB, and in the time since, has grown the organization from under 1,000 members to what is now the state's largest business advocacy organization with more than 8,000 private employers of all industry and sizes; and

WHEREAS, Under Don Brunell's 28 years of leadership, the Association of Washington Business has been designated as the state's manufacturing association by the National Association of Manufacturing and twice recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as an Accredited Chamber with Distinction, and is currently just one of four state chambers "accredited with distinction"; and

WHEREAS, Through his extensive work with Washington Business Week and the Don C. Brunell Scholarship, Don Brunell has helped encourage generations of high school students with an interest in business to achieve their entrepreneurial goals; and

WHEREAS, In his role as AWB President, Don Brunell has had the honor of working with five Washington governors, including Governors Gardner, Lowry, Locke, Gregoire, and Inslee, as well as the leaderships of Speakers Ehlers, King, Ebersole, Ballard, and Chopp; and

WHEREAS, Each Christmas since 1988, the holidays for many rural families in Washington have been a bit brighter - and the Legislative Building a bit more festive - since Don Brunell founded the Holiday Kids' Tree Program, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for needy families around the state and establishing the community tradition of a tree lighting each December in the state capitol; and

WHEREAS, Don Brunell has, throughout his distinguished career, maintained his strong belief in family, as evidenced by his marriage of 42 years to wife Jeri, children Jennifer, Carey, Erin, Don, Dan, and Colleen, and 14 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Don Brunell has also remained committed to those serving in the U.S. armed forces, himself a veteran with 23 years of service in the U.S. Army, Montana and Washington Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve as a special forces, infantry, and public affairs officer; and

WHEREAS, Don Brunell will retire from AWB in January 2014, making this his last legislative session as president of the state's largest and oldest business association;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor Don C. Brunell for his long-time commitment to the legislative process and to the free enterprise system we enjoy in this nation and great state of Washington; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Don Brunell, president of the Association of Washington Business.

The Speaker (Representative Ormsby presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4648.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4648 was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-4649, by Representative Kristiansen

WHEREAS, Damascus Lodge No. 199, established in 1913, marks 100 years of service this year; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge is the oldest continuously operating civic organization in the community; and

WHEREAS, On September 11, 1912, a petition for a new Lodge bearing 16 signatures was sponsored by Arlington Lodge No. 129 with Worshipful Brother A.H. Moll as Master and Albert E. Underwood as Secretary; and

WHEREAS, The petition for charter, dated June 2, 1913, was granted on June 11, 1913, by Most Worshipful Brother Frank M. McCandless, Grand Master; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge supports the Granite Falls Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge collects canned goods and other items for the Granite Falls Food Bank; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge supports the Granite Falls Little League; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge sponsors the Bikes for Books program in Mountain Way and Monte Cristo Elementary Schools; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge recognizes the ten highest performing students of junior status from Granite Falls High School with a dinner, presentation of certificates, and eligibility for their annual lodge scholarship; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge organizes fund-raiser pancake breakfasts four times per year for their Bikes for Books and high school scholarship programs; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge has held the charter for Cub Pack 28 for over seventy-five years and Scout Troop 28 for over fifty years; and

WHEREAS, The Lodge supports the local Masonic Park, a 245-acre parcel outside of Granite Falls, and has provided help with logging fallen timber for sale to benefit the park, cleared debris during storms, and assisted where needed; and

WHEREAS, As Freemasonry is an international fraternal organization, the Lodge assists brothers from across the globe when called upon;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State House of Representatives honor the Damascus Lodge No. 199 on its one hundredth birthday and encourage all citizens to join in this special observance.

The Speaker (Representative Ormsby presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4649.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4649 was adopted.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

HB 2053 by Representative Takko

AN ACT Relating to smoke detection devices; and amending RCW 43.44.110.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

HB 2054 by Representative Morris

AN ACT Relating to stimulating economic development by increasing the amount of high-risk capital in Washington state; amending RCW 21.20.320; reenacting and amending RCW 21.20.005; adding new sections to chapter 21.20 RCW; and creating a new section.

Referred to Committee on Business & Financial Services.

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 1:30 p.m., April 22, 2013, the 99th Day of the Regular Session.

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk