HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4699
HR 4699
By Representatives Abell and Engell
WHEREAS, Dean Brazle was born July 4, 1926, in Brewster, Washington, and has lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to family and community; and
WHEREAS, He was raised alongside his brother and sister, attending school in Loomis, Washington, through the 6th grade, before continuing his education in Molson, Washington, where he graduated on May 28, 1940; and
WHEREAS, He answered the call to duty and honorably served the United States during World War II as a Navy Seabee from 1944 to 1946, supporting critical operations overseas, and returning home with humility, gratitude, and deep faith; and
WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Gay Miller, in 1954, sharing 54 years together until her passing in 2004; and
WHEREAS, He dedicated his working life to Washington's agricultural and timber industries, raised a family, stewarded the land, and faithfully served his church and neighbors in Okanogan county; and
WHEREAS, Together with his family, he established and operated a 640-acre ranch near Bonaparte Mountain in Oroville, Washington, raising livestock, growing a large garden, and sharing food with his community; and
WHEREAS, Even at 100 years of age, he remains actively engaged in his community, exemplifying resilience, kindness, and joy, and continuing to inspire those around him;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor Dean Brazle for a life well lived and a century of duty, honor, service, community, and faith, and extend heartfelt congratulations on his 100th birthday and gratitude for his enduring contributions to our state and nation.
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