WHEREAS, Josephine Sunset Home is a Christian community welcoming people of all faiths caring for the whole person - body, mind, and spirit; and
     WHEREAS, Josephine Sunset Home was built by a $10,000 donation to the Norwegian Lutheran Church by John Hals to build an elder care facility in 1907 in honor of his wife and son who died in childbirth; and
     WHEREAS, The faces of the residents of Josephine Sunset Home are the faces of those who helped build the community; doctors, farmers, teachers, mothers and fathers; and
     WHEREAS, The staff at Josephine offer a diverse variety of events to keep its citizens active and involved in the community, from church services to fashion shows and trivia nights; and
     WHEREAS, Josephine Sunset Home uses innovative residential and nonresidential health care and long term care services, comprehensive child care services, and a special focus on integrated programs that strive to be a resource for the community; and
     WHEREAS, Josephine staff work to constructively serve their residents by offering resident forums and making the multigenerational home a community base where everyone is welcome; and
     WHEREAS, In addition to caring for its full time residents, Josephine staff offer child care, preschool, adult day services, and care team ministry; and
     WHEREAS, Josephine Sunset Home ties the community together by hosting a plethora of intriguing and entertaining events, and valuing its residents who have spent their lives serving the community; and
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the 100 years that Josephine Sunset Home has given honorable service to the community; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Mayor of Stanwood, and Josephine Sunset Home staff.