SENATE RESOLUTION

                                                                  1993-8610

By Senators Snyder and M. Rasmussen

            WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has faithfully served the people of the state of Washington for over fifty years; and

            WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has served forty-seven of those years in the employ of the State Auditor's Office; and

            WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has served as the elected State Auditor of the State of Washington for seven consecutive terms (twenty-eight years) from 1965 to 1993; and

            WHEREAS, During all of the above service, Robert V. Graham, has served with a level of honor, dignity, honesty, and integrity seldom rivaled by a public servant in this state; and

            WHEREAS, Robert V. Graham has been recognized by many national, state and local organizations for his accomplishments, character and dedication to the principles of public service;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington recognizes and expresses its appreciation to Robert V. Graham for his honorable service to the people of the State of Washington; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the honorary title of State Auditor Emeritus is bestowed on Robert V. Graham; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Robert V. Graham.

  I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1993-8610,

adopted by the Senate February 24, 1993.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate