WHEREAS, The men and women of the Washington Army National Guard's
1161st Transportation Company continue to serve the country as
Guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and
WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national
preparedness, who reside in Ephrata, Washington, and elsewhere across
the state, volunteer their time and personal efforts to serve the needs
of the people of Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Army National Guard's 1161st Transportation
Company continues to be prepared to answer the state's call in response
to floods, fires, civil disturbances, and all other natural or manmade
emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Army National Guard's 1161st Transportation
Company has provided additional security at our state's airports, at
our international borders, and at numerous locations across the globe
in protection of our state and nation in answer to the war on terrorism
and response to the horrific terrorist attacks on our nation on
September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Army National Guard's 1161st Transportation
Company continues its promoting of positive lifestyles and activities
for Washington's youth through involvement and support in highly
effective programs with school-aged children and community-based
organizations; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Army National Guard's 1161st Transportation
Company continues an active participation in the state's counterdrug
efforts by providing soldiers, airmen, and specialized equipment in
support of many local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, Select members of the Washington Army National Guard's
1161st Transportation Company are now called upon to serve in critical
missions supporting the nation in the war on terrorism with dedication,
valor, and courage, and at great personal risk and sacrifice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate express its thanks
and appreciation to the devoted families and dedicated employers of our
Washington Army National Guard's 1161st Transportation Company soldiers
for their support without which the 1161st Transportation Company
missions could not be successful; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate specifically and
particularly recognize the value and dedication of a strong Washington
Army National Guard's 1161st Transportation Company to the viability,
economy, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through
the outstanding performance of its state emergency and disaster relief
mission, and through the continued benefit to local communities by the
presence of productively employed, drug-free, and well-equipped and
trained Guard units and the readiness center/armories that house them;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the
Commanding officer of the 1161st Transportation Company, The Adjutant
General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor of the State of
Washington, the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force, and the
President of the United States.