HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4612
HR 4612
By Representatives Leavitt, Bronoske, Richards, and Jinkins
WHEREAS, It has been the tradition of the Washington state House of Representatives to honor significant and important contributions to the public good made by employees of the state; and
WHEREAS, Keri Rawlings Rooney has faithfully served the people of the state of Washington for over 50 years in a variety of offices at both the state and local level; and
WHEREAS, Keri has provided sage advice and sound counsel to members of the legislature, governors, and other state elected officials, members of congress, and local government officials; and
WHEREAS, Keri is widely respected across the state for her political acumen, legislative expertise, and knowledge of government operations and is a key influencer in Pierce county; and
WHEREAS, Keri played a major role in public policy development during her tenure at the Washington state Senate, the Pierce county auditor's office, office of the Pierce county executive, and office of the state auditor; and
WHEREAS, Keri created and promoted a program to instill the value of voting into children in the K–12 school system called "Voting is Cool," which provided materials promoting democracy and the value of casting a ballot to over 1,000 children; and
WHEREAS, Keri was an indispensable part of the success of both the 2010 United States Amateur and 2015 United States Open golf tournaments at Chambers Bay Golf Course to the benefit of her community and the economy of the State; and
WHEREAS, During her distinguished career Keri mentored countless people who launched careers in public service and carry on her legacy of making a difference for the community; and
WHEREAS, Keri is known to one and all as a trusted friend, respected colleague, and source of sound professional judgment;