WHEREAS, The Lake Forest Park Community Wildlife Habitat Project is a volunteer program that teaches people how to certify their backyards as wildlife sanctuaries; and
     WHEREAS, Certified habitats include landscaping for wildlife-friendly environments that offer food, water, cover, and places to raise offspring; and
     WHEREAS, The program is helping to make Lake Forest Park a better place for songbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife species, and is encouraging volunteerism and community pride; and
     WHEREAS, Engaging in the project is an easy way for individuals to improve the quality of the environment and enjoy nature and wildlife; and
     WHEREAS, The city of Lake Forest Park has become the third city in Washington, and the 21st city in the nation, certified through the National Wildlife Federation's Community Wildlife Habitat Program; and
     WHEREAS, Participation includes Lake Forest Park residents and businesses, as well as the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Wildlife Federation, the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, and other nonprofit organizations; and
     WHEREAS, The city of Lake Forest Park has provided support for this project; and
     WHEREAS, Both of Lake Forest Park's elementary schools have also participated in this project; and
     WHEREAS, Lake Forest Park's Mayor and city staff have provided outstanding support of its citizens working towards certification by the National Wildlife Federation;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the outstanding efforts of the Lake Forest Park Community Wildlife Habitat Project and the city of Lake Forest Park for the support and organization of wildlife conservation; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the coordinator of the Lake Forest Park Project, Libby Fiene, and to Dave Hutchison, the Mayor of Lake Forest Park.