HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4666, by Representatives Ogden, Thibaudeau, Romero, Costa, Cody, Mitchell, Brown, Jacobsen, Basich, Dickerson, Carlson, Grant, Ebersole, Poulsen, G. Fisher, Cole, Hankins, Radcliff, Ballasiotes, Hatfield and Kremen

      WHEREAS, The National Foundation for Women Legislators, Inc. which serves as the educational arm of the National Order of Women Legislators, the oldest professional association for women legislators in the country, is coordinating state, regional, and national celebrations to commemorate the 100th Year of Women serving in a State Legislature; and

      WHEREAS, Women state legislators were elected to serve before American women had the universal right to vote; and

      WHEREAS, In January 1895, the first three women were sworn in to serve as state legislators; and

      WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th Year of Women in State Legislature; and

      WHEREAS, The House of Representatives proudly recognizes the women currently and formerly serving from across the state for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments as America's true "Timeless Pioneers"; and

      WHEREAS, The celebration of this centennial will elevate public knowledge and awareness of women in state history; and

      WHEREAS, These women have served diligently and enthusiastically and have devoted most of their lives to their communities and to our great state; and

      WHEREAS, Their knowledge, expertise, and wise leadership are valuable tools to carry Washington into the twenty-first century; and

      WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, would like to congratulate and extend their sincerest appreciation to all women who have unselfishly served the Washington State Legislature;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the 100th Year Celebration of Women in State Legislatures and the many contributions women serving, or formerly serving, in various capacities in the Legislature in the State of Washington; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the National Foundation for Women Legislators, Inc.

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

      Resolution 4666 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 21, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk