HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4686, by Representatives Thibaudeau and Chopp

      WHEREAS, On March 16, 1995, ten-year-old Quintin Griffin, with little thought for his own safety, dashed into a Seattle street to rescue a toddler from oncoming traffic; and

      WHEREAS, Quintin's quick-thinking and selfless act is solely responsible for saving the life of Ronnie White; and

      WHEREAS, Quintin's heroic act occurred on his first day of training for the Lowell School Safety Patrol; and

      WHEREAS, Quintin's deed earned him not only an award from the school, but also a gold medal, a fifty-dollar check, and a framed certificate praising his action from the Seattle Police Department and the American Automobile Association; and

      WHEREAS, The American Automobile Association also plans to nominate Quintin for the 1996 Washington School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame; and

      WHEREAS, Quintin also will be nominated to receive the President's Award, one of the highest awards offered for acts of bravery and heroism; and

      WHEREAS, Quintin is also active in the Northwest Boys Choir and the St. Louis Stars, a Little League baseball team; and

      WHEREAS, Quintin exemplifies the compassionate, modest, generous, and courageous person we all aspire to be;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor Quintin Griffin for his brave and selfless action and encourage all state residents to be aware of the unsung, daily contributions of the school safety patrol program; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mr. Quintin Griffin.

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

      Resolution 4686 adopted by the House of Representatives

                Rules Committee on April 27, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk