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Introduced
04/27/2025
04/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/27/2025
04/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2025
04/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Honoring Senator Bill Ramos.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Senator Bill Ramos, who unexpectedly passed away on April 19, 2025, while on a trail run near his home in Issaquah, Washington. The resolution recognizes Ramos's distinguished public service career, which included roles on the Issaquah City Council, as a state Representative, and as a state Senator representing the 5th Legislative District. Prior to his elected offices, he worked with the United States Forest Service and Federal Transit Administration, focusing on transportation equity for tribal communities. The resolution highlights Ramos's passionate advocacy for transportation equity, tribal sovereignty, and environmental stewardship, as well as his deep commitment to equity and community. It celebrates his personal qualities, describing him as a kind, joyful, and optimistic individual who was proud of his Mexican heritage and brought warmth to every space he occupied. The resolution calls on people to remember Ramos by living fully, serving with humility and joy, and carrying forward his legacy of kindness and community service. It concludes by transmitting copies of the resolution to his wife Sarah Perry, his children Maya and Max, and the community he served, ensuring his memory and impact are remembered and honored.
Sponsors (48)
Javier Valdez (D)*,
Emily Alvarado (D),
Jessica Bateman (D),
Matt Boehnke (R),
John Braun (R),
Mike Chapman (D),
Leonard Christian (R),
Annette Cleveland (D),
Steve Conway (D),
Adrian Cortes (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Perry Dozier (R),
Phil Fortunato (R),
Noel Frame (D),
Chris Gildon (R),
Keith Goehner (R),
Drew Hansen (D),
Paul Harris (R),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Jeff Holy (R),
Claudia Kauffman (D),
Curtis King (R),
Deborah Krishnadasan (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
John Lovick (D),
Drew MacEwen (R),
Jim McCune (R),
Ron Muzzall (R),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Tina Orwall (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
June Robinson (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Jesse Salomon (D),
Mark Schoesler (R),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Shelly Short (R),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Nikki Torres (R),
Yasmin Trudeau (D),
Keith Wagoner (R),
Judy Warnick (R),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Jeff Wilson (R),
Last Action
Adopted. (on 04/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8659&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Resolutions/8659-.pdf |
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