HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4707, by Representative Veloria

     WHEREAS, The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy and the Washington State Task Force Against the Trafficking of Persons are leading the country in taking action against human trafficking, a practice also known as modern day slavery; and
     WHEREAS, Washington state legislators, advocates, law enforcement, lawyers, and researchers have worked side by side to adopt antitrafficking legislation and establish the first statewide AntiTrafficking Task Force in the United States under the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy and the Washington State Task Force Against the Trafficking of Persons for its accomplishments; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, and the members of the AntiTrafficking Task Force.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4707 adopted by the House of Representatives
March 4, 2004

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Richard Nafziger, Chief Clerk