SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8688

By Senator Snyder

     WHEREAS, Issues raised during past legislative sessions have shown that there is a need to provide properly for those who are currently giving service or have given service to their state and country; and

     WHEREAS, Especially due to federal cuts in programs, veterans, members of the active duty military forces, and members of the national guard and reserve components in Washington State must have consideration given to their unique concerns and the programs designed for their assistance;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, that a Senate Select Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs is created; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee shall consist of eight members, four members from the majority caucus of the Senate, and four members from the minority caucus of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee shall select a chair from among its members, and that Senate Committee Services shall provide support to the committee; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee shall examine and define issues and make recommendations to the full Senate, with respect to desirable changes in programs, laws, and administrative practices affecting veterans and military affairs before the 2000 Legislative Session.

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

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8688,

adopted by the Senate May 19, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate