WHEREAS, It is the policy of the House of Representatives to
recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao exhibited true excellence during his
tenure as a state employee; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao was born February 28, 1944, in
Spokane, Washington, to Emma Ludella and Paul Padayao and had two
younger brothers, Darrell and Rick Padayao; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao attended Broadway Baptist Church in
Spokane as a child where he experienced a life-changing conversion at
the age of fourteen, later was a longtime member of Fourth Memorial
Church in Spokane, and during the last fourteen years of his life was
an active member of Olympia-Lacey Church of God in Lacey, Washington;
and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao graduated from Lewis and Clark High
School in 1962, and attended Spokane Community College; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao was active as a youth in Junior
Achievement and the Spokane Junior Police where he reached the level of
Chief; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao came to work for the Legislature in
1965 as a 20-year-old; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao began his service with the
Legislature as Parking Attendant, and while finishing 31 sessions he
also served as Mail Clerk, Bill Clerk, Committee Clerk, Doorman in the
House Chamber, Garage Supervisor, and Assistant Sergeant of Arms, and
he retired as Assistant Supervisor for Facilities with the Washington
State House of Representatives in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao enjoyed both legislative and
campaign politics, served as a delegate to the National Republican
Convention in 1970, and participated in numerous party activities over
the years in many capacities; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao had a compassionate, humble
servant's heart, an infectious smile and wit, and an incredible and
enthusiastic zest for life in whatever he did and whatever
circumstances he found himself in, always ready to listen, to
encourage, to pray and to offer help to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao was a true saint of a man respected
for his sincerity, his honesty, his kindness, and his friendship, and
was a man who loved God, a man who loved his family, and a man who
loved people; and
WHEREAS, Comil Pelagio Padayao exhibited great strength and faith
as he suffered from many ailments over many years without complaining,
and he passed away to his eternal reward on January 16, 2004, at age 59
leaving a wonderful heritage for his mother, Emma, his two brothers,
Darrell and Rick, and his many nieces and nephews;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
of the state of Washington honor Comil Pelagio Padayao for his many
years of dedicated service, his personal and professional integrity,
and his faithfulness to the principles and ideals that were the basis
of his character and life; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives to Emma Ludella Padayao, Darrell Padayao, and Rick
Padayao.