HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4722, by Representatives Zellinsky, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Pruitt, R. Johnson, Ogden, Brown, Flemming, Veloria, Wood, G. Cole, Hansen, Backlund, Casada, Holm, Scott, Rayburn, Quall, L. Johnson, Cothern, Rust, Linville, Schoesler, Wang, Valle, Wolfe, Kremen, Brumsickle, Wineberry, Dellwo, Patterson, Dorn, Lisk, Anderson, R. Fisher, Chappell, Chandler, Karahalios, Cooke, Talcott, Sehlin, L. Thomas, Reams, Forner, Ballasiotes, Mielke, Horn, Sheahan, Kessler, Johanson, Basich, King, Peery, Tate, Foreman, Fuhrman, B. Thomas, Edmondson, Padden, Shin, Bray, Moak, Lemmon, Eide, Van Luven, Ebersole, Thibaudeau, Conway, Dyer, Brough and J. Kohl
WHEREAS, Lawrence X. Sullivan, better known as the keeper of the door, has been a warm and consistent welcome to the House chambers for twelve dedicated years, bringing smiles to the faces of members and staff alike; and
WHEREAS, Despite the, at times, tense and stressful climate, Larry has provided humor, levity, and wit to those in the chambers and those trying to get in; and
WHEREAS, Before coming to the House, Larry had a distinguished military career as an aircraft maintenance officer, achieving the rank of a commander in the United States Naval Reserve and retiring with honors; and
WHEREAS, He then continued his work as a top engineer at Boeing, receiving numerous achievement awards and accolades; and
WHEREAS, Larry with grace and skill has professionally orchestrated the comings and goings of House members and staff, and his true love for people and sincere interest in their lives has touched all involved; and
WHEREAS, Larry patiently listens, watches, and practices sound judgment in terms of high priority security matters, and for twelve years has maintained the highest level of standards coupled with his own unique, refreshing, kind demeanor; and
WHEREAS, After excellence in his remarkable years of service to the House of Representatives, Larry is retiring from his position in order to spend quality time with his lovely wife, Arlene;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor, applaud, and greatly appreciate the outstanding years of service that Larry has provided, and wish him well in all future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Lawrence X. Sullivan.
I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4722 adopted by the House of Representatives
March 10, 1994.
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Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk