HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4612

HR 4612

ByRepresentative Couture

WHEREAS, Washington state boasts the most dedicated and honorable members of law enforcement that protect and serve our communities selflessly; and

WHEREAS, Within the state of Washington, former Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury oversaw the just and accurate dispensation of law enforcement duties for both the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, and the Mason County Sheriff's Office; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Salisbury received his college diploma in 1985 having earned a degree in education, credentials as a public school administrator, and teaching certificate; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Salisbury served the people of Mason County as a substitute teacher in the Hood Canal and McCleary school districts subsequent to graduation; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Salisbury began in law enforcement as a reserve deputy with the Mason County Sheriff's Office while substitute teaching; and

WHEREAS, He transitioned careers to full-time law enforcement beginning at the Thurston County Sheriff's Office where he would attain the rank of Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Salisbury was elected as Mason County Sheriff in 2006 where he would serve the people of Mason County for 16 years, graduate from the FBI Academy, and spearhead a campaign of reinvigorating equipment, policies, and procedures, and hiring the first female deputy in Mason County Sheriff's Office history; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Salisbury always brought his love of people and zeal for teaching to every position he held, dedicating himself to service, reflecting credit upon himself, the Mason County Sheriff's Office, and all of law enforcement. His efforts ensured that children, adults, residents, and visitors to Mason County were cared for with excellence;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express its thanks and appreciation to the devoted care shown by Sheriff Salisbury during his career in public service as both teacher and eventually chief law enforcement officer of Mason County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value and dedication of Sheriff Salisbury to the viability, safety, security, and well-being of this state, both through his outstanding performance at the Mason County Sheriff's Office and through the continued benefit to local communities by the presence of well-equipped and trained law enforcement professionals; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Sheriff Casey Salisbury and the Mason County Sheriff's Office.