NOON SESSION

Senate Chamber, Olympia

Monday, June 26, 2017

The Senate was called to order at 12:00 o’clock noon by the President of the Senate, Lt. Governor Habib presiding. No roll call was taken.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was approved.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the third order of business.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS

June 20, 2017

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

STEVEN P. ADELSTEIN, reappointed June 20, 2017, for the term ending September 30, 2021, as Member of the Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education as Senate Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9283.

June 20, 2017

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

LEAH NEMETH, appointed June 20, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as Member of the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education as Senate Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9284.

June 20, 2017

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.

CIARA A. WHITE, appointed June 20, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018, as Member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education as Senate Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9285.

June 22, 2017

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

GARY D. CHANDLER, reappointed June 22, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2021, as Member of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Higher Education as Senate Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9286.

June 22, 2017

TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation.

LORETTA S. DEKAY, reappointed June 22, 2017, for the term ending June 12, 2021, as Member of the Columbia River Gorge Commission.

Sincerely,

JAY INSLEE, Governor

Referred to Committee on Natural Resources & Parks as Senate Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9287.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, all appointees listed on the Gubernatorial Appointments report were referred to the committees as designated.

MOTION

On motion of Senator Fain, the Senate advanced to the eighth order of business.

MOTION

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8672

By Senator Fain

WHEREAS, In 1962, Joe Duffie enlisted in the United States Army in Seattle, Washington; he later completed advanced infantry training in Fort Ord, California, where he was commended as most distinguished trainee of his Company; and then went on to the Airborne Course at Fort Bennett, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Joe went overseas to serve in Korea, where he departed with the rank of Squad Leader; and

WHEREAS, Following discharge, Joe enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard where he served for 31 years; and

WHEREAS, Joe first moved to Tukwila in 1967 and has lived in his current home since 1969; and

WHEREAS, In the Fall of 1981, Joe was elected to the Tukwila City Council and has been reelected with strong public support to 9 terms in office; and

WHEREAS, Joe got involved in public service to improve the quality of life in Tukwila neighborhoods and to improve transparency and accountability in government; and

WHEREAS, Joe continued his commitment to transparency by initiating the "Council Chat" program, which allows residents an opportunity to speak informally with individual Councilmembers; and

WHEREAS, Joe led the City of Tukwila toward being a community focused on diversity and inclusion with a school district that has been touted as the single most diverse in the country; and

WHEREAS, There has never been a stronger advocate for Tukwila's youth than Joe, and his work in the district has led to every student for generations knowing him by name; and

WHEREAS, Joe continues to lead a weekly running program for kids at Tukwila Elementary and Campbell Hill Elementary schools; and

WHEREAS, Joe has a passion for hunting, fishing, and restoring classic cars; and

WHEREAS, Joe and his wife, Jacquelyn, raised their three children: Jacquelyn, Renae, and Kerwin in Tukwila; and

WHEREAS, Upon Joe's retirement the Tukwila City Council will lose a strong voice for progress that has served the citizens of Tukwila for over 35 years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Joe Duffie for his many years of dedicated public service to the City of Tukwila, the State of Washington, and the United States of America.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8672.

The motion by Senator Fain carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8673

By Senator Short

WHEREAS, Don Nelson served the Curlew School District for 38 years; and

WHEREAS, 2017 marks the conclusion of a rewarding 38-year career in education marked by a tremendous commitment to students and investment in their future; and

WHEREAS, Prior to a lifelong career in education, Mr. Nelson graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Education and Physical Education and went on to earn a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Heritage College; and

WHEREAS, He dedicated his entire career to enriching the lives of Curlew students; and

WHEREAS, As a social studies teacher, Mr. Nelson prepared generations of future leaders to live lives of citizenship and civic engagement; and

WHEREAS, Year after year Mr. Nelson routinely put his life on the line performing the district's most dangerous job: Teaching driver's education; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson shared his passion for sports as a coach for Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country, and Football;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Don Nelson for his incredible 38 years of service as a teacher and coach for the Curlew School District, and wish him the very best in his retirement.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8673.

The motion by Senator Fain carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

MOTION

Senator Fain moved adoption of the following resolution:

SENATE RESOLUTION

8674

By Senator Short

WHEREAS, Mr. Charlie Groth has taught and coached students at the Curlew School District since the fall of 1978; and

WHEREAS, 2017 marks the conclusion of a rewarding 39-year career in education marked by an exceptional commitment to students and investment in their future; and

WHEREAS, Prior to his lifelong career in education, Mr. Groth graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Education and went on to earn a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Grand Canyon College; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groth taught business education where his first classroom consisted of 12 manual typewriters and two brand new electric typewriters; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groth worked tirelessly over the years to make business education relevant for students in an ever-changing technological environment; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groth helped create the school website, produced the school newsletter for over 10 years, helped for years in computer repairs and ordering, and helped get the school's business program Microsoft certification testing; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Groth served as athletic director for 17 years and coached 61 high school sports seasons: 18 years as girls basketball coach, 6 years as boys assistant basketball, 3 years cross country, and 34 years softball. He took the girls basketball one time to state and softball 11 times to state; winning the state title in 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize Charlie Groth for his outstanding 39 years of service as a teacher and coach at the Curlew School District, and wish him the very best in his retirement.

The President declared the question before the Senate to be the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 8674.

The motion by Senator Fain carried and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session:

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8406.

MOTION

At 12:04 p.m., on motion of Senator Fain, the Senate adjourned until 12:00 o'clock noon Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

CYRUS HABIB, President of the Senate

HUNTER G. GOODMAN, Secretary of the Senate