WHEREAS, Sarah E. Slack and her husband Sanford conceived a child in May 2000; and
     WHEREAS, Jesse Curtis Slack was stillborn November 14, 2000; and
     WHEREAS, The Slack's church, friends, and coworkers paid for almost all of their funeral expenses; and
     WHEREAS, Sarah Slack was inspired to help others who have lost a baby with funeral expenses; and
     WHEREAS, Sarah began The TEARS Foundation in 2002 in Tacoma; and
     WHEREAS, The Foundation's mission "seeks to compassionately lift a financial burden from families who have lost a baby"; and
     WHEREAS, The Foundation helps families who have lost a baby under one year of age, provided that they live in Western Washington; and
     WHEREAS, The Foundation helps cover costs related to the cremation or burial of an infant as funds are available; and
     WHEREAS, The Foundation has financially assisted 69 families since 2002;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize Sarah E. Slack for her compassionate work with grieving families.