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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Observing Presidents' Day.
AI Summary
This resolution honors Presidents' Day as a national observance that commemorates the leadership and contributions of U.S. presidents, with particular emphasis on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The resolution highlights Washington's critical role in leading the country through the Revolutionary War and establishing the precedent of peaceful power transitions, and Lincoln's pivotal leadership during the Civil War, including his role in preserving the Union and ending slavery. It recognizes Presidents' Day as more than just a celebration of these two specific presidents, but as an opportunity to reflect on all presidential leaders who have shaped the nation through their unique visions and dedication to democratic ideals. The resolution ultimately calls on the House of Representatives to honor the nation's presidents for their leadership during challenging times and their contributions to advancing liberty, equality, and justice in the United States.
Sponsors (98)
Laurie Jinkins (D)*,
Peter Abbarno (R),
Hunter Abell (R),
Andrew Barkis (R),
Stephanie Barnard (R),
April Berg (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Adam Bernbaum (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Dan Bronoske (D),
Brian Burnett (R),
Michelle Caldier (R),
Lisa Callan (D),
Rob Chase (R),
April Connors (R),
Chris Corry (R),
Julio Cortes (D),
Travis Couture (R),
Lauren Davis (D),
Tom Dent (R),
Beth Doglio (D),
Brandy Donaghy (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Jeremie Dufault (R),
Mary Dye (R),
Andrew Engell (R),
Debra Entenman (D),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Darya Farivar (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Jenny Graham (R),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Dan Griffey (R),
David Hackney (D),
Natasha Hill (D),
Victoria Hunt (D),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Michael Keaton (R),
Mark Klicker (R),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Debra Lekanoff (D),
John Ley (R),
Sam Low (R),
Nicole Macri (D),
Deb Manjarrez (R),
Matt Marshall (R),
Stephanie McClintock (R),
Joel McEntire (R),
Sharlett Mena (D),
Gloria Mendoza (R),
Melanie Morgan (D),
Greg Nance (D),
Edwin Obras (D),
Ed Orcutt (R),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Dave Paul (D),
Joshua Penner (R),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Adison Richards (D),
Skyler Rude (R),
Alicia Rule (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Joe Schmick (R),
Suzanne Schmidt (R),
Shaun Scott (D),
Clyde Shavers (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Larry Springer (D),
Chris Stearns (D),
Mike Steele (R),
Drew Stokesbary (R),
Monica Stonier (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
David Stuebe (R),
Jamila Taylor (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Brianna Thomas (D),
Joe Timmons (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Mike Volz (R),
Amy Walen (D),
Jim Walsh (R),
Kevin Waters (R),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Alex Ybarra (R),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Adopted. (on 02/17/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4618&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Resolutions/4618-Presidents'%20day.pdf |
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