WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington state legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, Bob Sump has exhibited true excellence during his tenure as state representative for the citizens of the 7th legislative district, comprised of Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille counties, and parts of Spokane and Okanogan counties; and
     WHEREAS, Bob Sump and his wife of 48 years, Brenda, have 3 grown children, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren; and
     WHEREAS, Bob Sump has a degree from Sound Baptist College; and
     WHEREAS, Bob Sump has been employed in the mining industry for 26 years; and
     WHEREAS, Bob Sump served as state representative from the 7th legislative district from 1997-2008, and over his years in the House has served in the majority, the minority, and the House of Representatives
tie, as a cochair, vice-chair, and ranking member, and on the K-12, Natural Resources and Parks, Agriculture and Ecology, Appropriations, Transportation, Technology, Energy and Communications, Hood Canal, Environmental Health, and Rules Committees; and
     WHEREAS, Bob Sump is respected for his Christian faith, his sincerity, his honesty, his kindness, and his friendship;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor Bob Sump for his years of dedicated service, his personal and professional integrity, and his faithfulness
to the principles and ideals that he worked so diligently for on behalf of the citizens of this state; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Bob Sump.