HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4633, by Representatives Foreman, Cole, Talcott, Poulsen, Brumsickle, McMorris, Basich, Jacobsen, Wolfe, Carlson, Kremen, Beeksma, Pelesky, Sehlin and Hickel

     WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

     WHEREAS, A significant number of public education staff serving the needs of the children of this state are classified school employees; and

     WHEREAS, Classified school employees are an important part of the educational team working to fulfill the state's paramount duty to educate children in Washington's public schools; and

     WHEREAS, Classified school employees perform a wide variety of essential services such as safely transporting children, providing quality breakfast and lunch meals, assisting in classroom instruction and administrative services, and maintaining, repairing, and cleaning school facilities; and

     WHEREAS, These dedicated individuals deserve recognition and thanks for the excellent work they are doing in their communities for students in Washington's public schools;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington hereby honor the state's classified school employees and recognize their outstanding efforts to serve the state's public school students and their communities; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington convey its heartfelt thanks to the state's classified school employees during the week designated as classified school employee week.

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

  Resolution 4633 adopted by the House of Representatives

                     Rules Committee on

                     February 22, 1995.

              ________________________________

               Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk