WHEREAS, The city of Lacey, and the Thurston County community in general, has been improved by the inspired, compassionate, and philanthropical citizenship of Dorothy O'Loughlin; and
     WHEREAS, The energy, integrity, and intelligence with which Dorothy O'Loughlin approaches her life and work provides inspiration to her community and a model for us all to follow; and
     WHEREAS, Through 25 years of volunteer work with the Lacey branch of the Timberland Regional Library System, Dorothy O'Loughlin has provided invaluable service to the Lacey Library and to the community as a whole; and
     WHEREAS, The Lacey area draws strength and motivation from the genuine compassion and incredible energy evident in the 25 years of service that Dorothy O'Loughlin has given to the residents of Thurston County; and
     WHEREAS, At 94 years of age, Dorothy O'Loughlin continues to work without tire for those in need, carefully selecting and personally delivering books to homebound citizens, aiding hundreds of individuals every year; and
     WHEREAS, In addition to her current efforts delivering books to the homebound, Dorothy O'Loughlin also serves as Liaison to the WA Talking Books and Braille Library; and
     WHEREAS, In her position on the Lacey Library Board, Dorothy O'Loughlin leads with the vast wisdom and informed vision she has gained in her over sixty years of extraordinary service to the public; and
     WHEREAS, While making exceptional contributions to the Lacey Timberland Library, Dorothy O'Loughlin has also volunteered with the Lacey Sunrise Lions, the Downtown YWCA, and Lakes Elementary School; and
     WHEREAS, Dorothy O'Loughlin is known for her excellent home-baked chocolate cookies; and
     WHEREAS, Thurston County and the State of Washington would be a far different and much inferior home to citizens without the efforts of Dorothy O'Loughlin;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington most genuinely and graciously thank Dorothy O'Loughlin for her service to the Thurston County Community and the State of Washington; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington express our expectation and request for many more years of the invaluable service and leadership provided by Dorothy O'Loughlin; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Dorothy O'Loughlin, her daughter, Christie O'Loughlin, and the Lacey Library Board.