HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4644

HR 4644

ByRepresentative Jinkins

WHEREAS, In 1973, the Office of Program Research was founded to provide nonpartisan legislative services to all members of the Washington State House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, The Office of Program Research provides a multitude of essential services throughout the legislative process, including performing fiscal, policy, and legal research and analysis; drafting bills, amendments, and budgets; crafting bill analyses and bill reports; providing briefings and other presentations; and supporting official committee activities; and

WHEREAS, The foundational tenet of the Office of Program Research is to provide excellent service to legislators in a confidential and nonpartisan manner while at all times maintaining the trust of all members of the House of Representatives, regardless of political affiliation; and

WHEREAS, The Office of Program Research is distinguished by the exceptional teamwork, subject-matter expertise, and institutional knowledge of its dedicated analysts, attorneys, and committee assistants; and

WHEREAS, Office of Program Research staff members demonstrate their extraordinary skill and dedication by working long hours and reliably producing top-quality work for members of the House of Representatives and the people of the State of Washington;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate the Office of Program Research on its 50th anniversary and the members express their gratitude to its staff; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the staff of the Office of Program Research.