HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4659
HR 4659
By Representatives Zahn, Timmons, Fitzgibbon, Ramel, Abell, Mena, Bernbaum, Parshley, Richards, Walen, Donaghy, Taylor, Rule, Thai, Doglio, Fosse, Bronoske, Scott, Dent, Ryu, Street, Cortes, Nance, Stonier, Callan, Pollet, Leavitt, and Paul
WHEREAS, As neighbors, the people of Washington and Canada have built a prosperous and exemplary relationship that is the envy of the world, driving economic growth, encouraging cultural transfer, and solving shared challenges together; and
WHEREAS, Washington state and British Columbia serve as a model for regional collaboration, reflecting a history of cooperation that continues to strengthen economic integration and shared innovation; and
WHEREAS, The ties between the people of Canada and the people of Washington state are woven into the fabric of each of our economies, with nearly 2.7 billion USD worth of goods and services traded each day; and
WHEREAS, The products traded support some of the industries we rely upon most, such as food, energy, manufacturing and agriculture, and millions of jobs for both Washingtonians and Canadians depend on this incredible partnership; and
WHEREAS, Commerce with the people of British Columbia maintains a deeply integrated trade relationship, with billions of dollars in goods and services exchanged annually, providing a critical market for exports and ensuring an efficient supply chain for key industries; and
WHEREAS, The relationship between the people of Washington state and Canada exemplifies a successful history of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation, buoying each other through periods of uncertainty, economic downturns, trade disputes, and a global pandemic; and
WHEREAS, The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup games in Washington state and British Columbia will benefit communities across the Pacific Northwest, and particularly our tourism, emerging industries, and small businesses; and
WHEREAS, The shared economic interdependence across multiple sectors, including agriculture, energy, manufacturing, technology, and transportation ensures continued job creation, business expansion, and global market shifts to maintain economic stability; and
WHEREAS, With honor, respect, and acknowledgment, the people of Canada and the people of Washington state share a deep and enduring connection with the First Nations and Tribes, the first peoples of both nations, who have upheld agreements with federal governments in recognition of their sovereignty and inherent rights, whose bloodlines, culture, and traditional laws have sustained these lands since time immemorial, and who continue to be essential partners and leaders in economic sustainability; and