WHEREAS, Polly Rosmond is retiring today from the Senate after thirty-one years of faithful service, including nearly three thousand days of session; and
     WHEREAS, Polly, a native Washingtonian, was born and raised in Forks where her father and uncles founded the Rosmond Brothers Sawmill, long before the town was inhabited by vampires and werewolves; and
     WHEREAS, After graduating from high school and leaving the thriving metropolis of Forks, Polly moved to the small hamlet of Seattle to attend the University of Washington, graduating in 1971; and
     WHEREAS, After receiving her degree Polly headed for the slopes of Vail, Colorado, to explore life as a semi-professional Ski Bum; and
     WHEREAS, She began her career in the Senate in January of 1980 as a secretary for the Energy & Utilities Committee before moving on to the Senate Democratic Caucus staff in November of 1985 and eventually the Secretary of the Senate's office in December of 1998; and
     WHEREAS, Over this time Polly has become an indispensable part of Senate operations in both the Secretary's office and Workroom; and
     WHEREAS, Polly has professionally and skillfully served seven Secretaries of the Senate, including: Sid Snyder, Gordon Golob, Marty Brown, Mike O'Connell, Tony Cook, Milt Doumit, and Tom Hoemann; and
     WHEREAS, Through her work in the Senate for more than three decades, Polly has witnessed and played a part in many significant chapters of Washington's history; and
     WHEREAS, After all her hard work Polly has earned the right to sleep in and relax in her new home with her husband Phil; and
     WHEREAS, She will be dearly missed by members, coworkers, and friends alike here at the Legislature; and
     WHEREAS, In an effort to save her coworkers money on gifts, cake, and cards Polly also arranged to be born on this day;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor Polly Rosmond for all her work, dedication, and contributions to this institution; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate wish Polly a very Happy Birthday!; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by Polly to herself as her last official duty.