WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature recognizes and applauds
the achievements and contributions of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Janeen Cook's family are longtime residents of Shoreline,
Washington; and
WHEREAS, Janeen Cook's family has a history of contributions to the
community, starting with her grandfather who owned a sawmill on Echo
Lake; and
WHEREAS, Janeen Cook generously served her community by
volunteering at the Shoreline Public Library every week, tirelessly
organizing the library's yearly book sale, and serving in the
neighborhood storefront for the Shoreline Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Her commitment to peace, fairness, and harmony guided her
to be one of the originators of the Sound Non-Violent Opposition to
War, and a drum major for peace and justice; and
WHEREAS, Janeen Cook exemplified the ideal of civic-mindedness in
her service to the 32nd district and was well-known and respected by
the Democrats in that district; and
WHEREAS, Janeen Cook was a dedicated and loyal employee of US West
for over thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Janeen Cook's life of continued civic engagement and
community involvement is an example to all Washingtonians;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
celebrate and honor the life of Janeen Cook and extend to her family:
Her husband, John; her son, Michael; her daughter-in-law, Amy; and her
beloved granddaughter, Cameron, our sincere sympathy and condolences;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives to the family of Janeen Cook.