SENATE BILL REPORT

                  SJM 8022

              As Passed Senate, February 15, 2000

Brief Description:  Recognizing America's World War II veterans.

Sponsors:  Senators Rasmussen, Swecker, Bauer, Roach, Goings, Benton, B. Sheldon, Snyder, Hale, Oke, Gardner, Johnson, Long, McAuliffe, Deccio, Winsley, Zarelli, Kohl‑Welles, T. Sheldon and Haugen.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  State & Local Government:  1/24/2000, 1/26/2000 [DP].

Passed Senate, 2/15/2000, 43-0.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Majority Report:  Do pass.

  Signed by Senators Patterson, Chair; Gardner, Vice Chair; Hale, Horn, Kline and McCaslin.

Staff:  Diane Smith (786-7410)

Background:  The people of the state of Washington have dedicated a wonderful World War II memorial to honor our committed citizens who lived and died through this period of history to ensure freedom and prosperity to future generations.

The people of the state of Washington likewise wish to participate with the Congress at the national level to add their sincere thanks to all American veterans of World War II for their courage, patriotism, and sacrifice.

Summary of Bill:  The Legislature respectfully prays that the Congress accept the support of the people of the state of Washington for the National World War II Veterans' Memorial, a most well-deserved and worthy project.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Testimony For:  We need to do this to put our state on the map on this issue.  We=ve done it on the state level.  We need to be sure our state is represented honorably at the national level.

Testimony Against:  None.

Testified:  Senator Marilyn Rasmussen, prime sponsor.