SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8619

By Senators Snyder, Fraser, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Spanel, Fairley and Eide

     WHEREAS, Harold Sumpter dedicated his life to serving his community and being a role model through his sincerity; and

     WHEREAS, He was the longest serving Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and faithfully served this body and institution from 1981-1999; and

     WHEREAS, Harold Sumpter rose through the ranks of the Grays Harbor County Sheriff=s office to become the Sheriff of Grays Harbor County; and

     WHEREAS, He demonstrated his dedication to his communities through his membership in the Masonic Lodge of Elma, the International Oddfellows of Olympia and Elma, the Grays Harbor Shrine Club of Aberdeen, the East Grays Harbor Red Cross, and the Elks Club of Aberdeen, through his cheerful goodwill; and

     WHEREAS, Harold Sumpter was a father figure to many and a friend to all, extending his helping hand to anyone in need; and

     WHEREAS, The people of Washington have lost a true friend, a loving husband, and a proud and devoted father and grandfather; and

     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby recognize, on this 10th of February, the life of Mr. Harold Sumpter, and his personal and professional contributions to the countless number of people who, through him, have been changed for the better; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate salute Mr. Harold Sumpter for his years of service maintaining the integrity of the Washington State Senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to the family of Harold Sumpter.

I, Tony M. Cook, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8619,

adopted by the Senate February 10, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate