HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4675
HR 4675
By Representatives Jinkins, Stokesbary, Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Berg, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Berry, Bronoske, Burnett, Callan, Chase, Connors, Corry, Cortes, Couture, Davis, Dent, Doglio, Donaghy, Duerr, Dufault, Dye, Engell, Entenman, Eslick, Farivar, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Fosse, Goodman, Graham, Gregerson, Griffey, Hackney, Hall, Hill, Jacobsen, Keaton, Klicker, Kloba, Leavitt, Lekanoff, Ley, Low, Macri, Manjarrez, Marshall, McClintock, McEntire, Mena, Mendoza, Morgan, Nance, Obras, Orcutt, Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Paul, Penner, Peterson, Pollet, Ramel, Reed, Reeves, Richards, Rude, Rule, Ryu, Salahuddin, Santos, Schmick, Schmidt, Scott, Shavers, Simmons, Springer, Stearns, Steele, Stonier, Street, Stuebe, Taylor, Thai, Tharinger, Thomas, Timmons, Valdez, Volz, Walen, Walsh, Waters, Wylie, Ybarra, and Zahn
WHEREAS, More than 8,000 men and women of the Washington National Guard continue to serve the country as guardians of American interests at home and abroad; and
WHEREAS, These recognized leaders in state, regional, and national preparedness reside in nearly every legislative district throughout Washington and continue to volunteer their time and place their personal lives aside when the needs of the people of Washington state arise; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard consistently answers the state's call in response to emergency efforts, including the recent flood response operations, to protect lives, essential infrastructure, and property during the severe weather events across the state; and
WHEREAS, National Guard members conduct critical search and rescue missions working alongside local, state, and federal agencies to locate and assist individuals who have found themselves requiring rescue in remote, mountainous, and disaster-affected areas; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard continues to play a critical role in historic disaster response efforts, including adapting lessons learned from the Oso landslide incident, reinforcing the National Guard's commitment to emergency preparedness, recovery operations, and community resilience; and
WHEREAS, Joint Base Lewis-McChord serves as a vital military installation supporting training, readiness, deployment, and rapid response missions that overall strengthen national security and regional economic stability; and
WHEREAS, The Washington National Guard provides essential aerial refueling capabilities, extending the operational reach of the United States and other allied aircraft, thus supporting national defense, humanitarian missions, and overseas operations; and
WHEREAS, National Guard aviation units and wings continue to achieve significant operational milestones and mission successes, including leadership contributions and distinguished service by National Guard personnel, reflecting professionalism and excellence of Washington's National Guard forces;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to the devoted families, employers, soldiers, airmen, and guardians of the Washington National Guard for their unwavering service and sacrifice; and