HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4695, by Representatives Bailey, Sump, Kristiansen, Newhouse, Kenney, Anderson, Alexander, Woods, Haler, McCune, Roberts, Talcott, Morrell, Haigh, Strow, Pearson, Lovick, Morris, Jarrett, Nixon, Kretz, Condotta, Clements, Ericksen, Tom, McCoy, Kagi, Green, Lantz, Upthegrove, B. Sullivan, Dunn, Wallace, Crouse, Skinner, Serben, Hudgins, Cox, Quall, Holmquist, Roach, Armstrong, Springer, Appleton, O'Brien, Blake, Clibborn, Kessler, Kilmer, Simpson and Sells

     WHEREAS, The Navy League was established in 1902 by the encouragement of Theodore Roosevelt; and
     WHEREAS, The Mission of the Navy League is to educate and motivate Americans to embrace the importance of maritime activities; and
     WHEREAS, Our country's freedom and safety is protected by those in the maritime forces; and
     WHEREAS, For one hundred four years, the Navy League has been the foremost civilian organization designed to support men and women of the sea services and their families; and
     WHEREAS, The Navy League provides support and recognition for the personnel of the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and United States Flag Merchant Marines; and
     WHEREAS, Many youth programs are offered to increase knowledge of maritime's history, customs, and traditions; and
     WHEREAS, The Navy League's programs give students the powerful tools of confidence, personal honor, and respect; and
     WHEREAS, Over two hundred thousand dollars in scholarships have been given to students by the Navy League; and
     WHEREAS, With over seventy thousand members worldwide, the Navy League is achieving their goals of educating, supporting, and promoting peace throughout the nation and the world;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives applaud the effort and work of the Navy League throughout the world, and also applaud the positive programs the Navy League provides for our youth; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all agencies of state government to recognize the service and benefits that are provided by the Navy League for the purpose of supporting the people who are dedicated to our country; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Navy League.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4695 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 24, 2006



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Richard Nafziger, Chief Clerk