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This resolution honors Mary Selecky's distinguished career in public health, highlighting her significant contributions to Washington State's healthcare system. The resolution traces Selecky's journey from her early days in Pennsylvania to becoming the state's longest-serving Secretary of Health, serving from 1998 to 2013 under three different governors. Throughout her career, she made remarkable achievements, including improving childhood immunization rates, reducing smoking rates by 30 percent, and leading the state's response to public health challenges like the H1N1 pandemic and the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. Selecky was a passionate advocate for public health, working tirelessly to address healthcare needs in rural and eastern Washington communities, championing marginalized populations, and promoting communicable disease surveillance. Beyond her governmental roles, she served on numerous national health organization boards, was honored by the American Medical Association, and continued to volunteer and teach after retirement. The resolution ultimately recognizes Selecky's 38 years of public service, her commitment to building strong public health systems, and her ability to mentor and inspire future public health leaders.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4663&Year=2025&Initiative=false