HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4651, by Representatives Jacobsen, Cooke, Mielke, Brough, Dyer, Wood, Silver, Miller, Ballard, Casada, Schmidt, Carlson, Foreman and Chandler

          WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature in 1981 established the Washington Scholars Program to recognize selected senior students from Washington public and private high schools for their academic achievements, leadership abilities, and community service contributions; and

          WHEREAS, Three senior students are selected from each of the state's forty-nine legislative districts by a review committee composed of distinguished secondary and postsecondary educators; and

          WHEREAS, The students selected for special recognition as Washington Scholars have distinguished themselves by their energy and diversity as student leaders; as participants in music, debate, sports, and other programs; and through valuable service to their communities; and

          WHEREAS, The families of the students have nurtured and supported the interests and talents of their children; and

          WHEREAS, The state of Washington benefits from the accomplishments of these caring and gifted individuals, not only as students, but as citizens of our communities and our state;

          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the families of these students for their encouragement and support; and

          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington Scholars be recognized and congratulated for their hard work, dedication, and maturity in achieving this noteworthy accomplishment; and

          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives immediately transmit copies of this resolution to all of the Washington Scholars from each of the forty-nine legislative districts.

                             I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                        Resolution 4651 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                       April 16, 1993.

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                                             Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk