WHEREAS, Jae-gouk Kim served ably as Consul-General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle; and
     WHEREAS, Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim's international diplomatic service of over 30 years has increased his ability to better serve the State of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim's previous service in the United States saw him serving as the First Secretary at the United States, Korean Embassy; and
     WHEREAS, In Seattle as well as his other postings across the globe, Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim was embraced by all people of Korean descent, and showed tremendous dedication to the same; and
     WHEREAS, Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim's immense knowledge of his nation and the United States led to increased trade and cultural relations between the Republic of Korea and Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim and the Korean-American community maintain close ties with Korea and, at the same time, continue to establish and strengthen their relationship with the State of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, The State of Washington owes a tremendous debt to Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim for the tremendous work he accomplished during his tenure in Seattle; and
     WHEREAS, Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim went above and beyond the duties of his position and indefatigably worked to maintain and expand the crucial economic and cultural relations between the Republic of Korea and Washington;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington honor Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim for his service to the Republic of Korea and Washington, his diplomatic nature, extreme kindness, and understanding of the crucial relationship between our peoples; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Consul-General Jae-gouk Kim and the Korean Consulate in Seattle.