WHEREAS, In 1957 Mr. Duane "Tony" Eldred began his career in state service with the Department of Game as an Aquatic Biologist in Walla Walla; and
     WHEREAS, In 1969 he accepted a promotion to Regional Fish Biologist in the Environmental Management Division; and
     WHEREAS, In 1975 he became the Power Dam Coordinator for the Department of Game, stationed in Wenatchee; and
     WHEREAS, In 1991 Mr. Eldred was selected to receive The Department of Wildlife Conservation Award; and
     WHEREAS, In 2004 Tony received the Ralph Munro Longevity Award for having the longest service record of any current state employee, of which he retained said status until his retirement from state service effective December 31, 2010; and
     WHEREAS, In 2006 Tony received a Certificate of Merit Award from the Region 2 Fish and Wildlife Director for his role with the regional relicense team that worked on five hydroelectric project relicenses in Region 2; and
     WHEREAS, In 2008 Tony was recognized for his achievements in developing an innovative science-based approach as a member of the regional relicense team leading to the issuance of a new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for the second largest hydroelectric project in the nation; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Eldred retired from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife on December 31, 2010, with 53 years of distinguished service to the natural resources of the state of Washington and the public;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington officially recognize Mr. Duane "Tony" Eldred for his dedication to public service, as well as his steadfast commitment to natural resource protection; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mr. Duane "Tony" Eldred.