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This resolution honors Ralph Munro, a lifelong public servant and former five-term Washington Secretary of State, by recognizing his significant contributions to the state. The resolution highlights Munro's pioneering work in disability rights, including helping pass legislation requiring public schools to serve students with physical and mental disabilities, and making communities more accessible through initiatives like curb cuts. It details his instrumental roles in transforming social service agencies, resettling Vietnamese refugees, protecting orca whales, and preserving Washington's natural and historical heritage. The resolution acknowledges Munro's two-decade tenure as Secretary of State, during which he maintained election integrity and championed various social causes. It also notes his leadership in the state's 1989 centennial celebration and his role in saving the Milwaukee Road corridor, which is now part of the Great American Rail Trail. The resolution ultimately honors Munro's legacy through the Ralph Munro Trail in Olympia and the Ralph Munro Institute for Civic Education at Western Washington University, and formally recognizes his extraordinary contributions to Washington state and beyond by transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8655&Year=2025&Initiative=false