WHEREAS, Joe Marine served as Mayor of Mukilteo from 2006 to 2013 and spent his time restoring and building a strong community; and
     WHEREAS, During his tenure, the city built the Rosehill Community Center and a new LEED Gold Certified City Hall, which enhanced the city's appearance and provided spaces for community involvement; and
     WHEREAS, Joe Marine contributed in developing new anticrime events, watch groups, and other community assisted programs to support unity within the Mukilteo community; and
     WHEREAS, His efforts to increase transparency between local government and the community led to the implementation of a new data system that is cost-effective and improves sharing ability; and
     WHEREAS, Joe Marine worked with community members, volunteers, and eagle scouts to complete a two-mile walking trail along one of Mukilteo's largest ravines, a popular dog park, and a transformation of the popular Lighthouse Park; and
     WHEREAS, He embraced Mukilteo's relationship with local tribes by inviting the tribes to use Mukilteo as a landing spot for the Intertribal Canoe journey, which was the first time Native Americans had a major gathering in Mukilteo since the Point Elliot Treaty in 1855; and
     WHEREAS, He was voted a top five 2013 finalist for best Mayor from KING 5 Best of Western Washington;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize former Mukilteo Mayor, Joe Marine, for his service to the Mukilteo community and his commitment to its continued growth and development.