Bill > SR8662

This resolution, originating from the Senate of the State of Washington, formally commends and honors Roman Rogalski for his significant service and dedication to his community. The resolution highlights Mr. Rogalski's remarkable life journey, beginning with his experiences as a child during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw, his subsequent refugee status in various camps and Venezuela, and his eventual arrival in the United States. It acknowledges his establishment of a home in Seattle in 1964, his service as a United States Army veteran, his retirement from Safeco, and his active membership in the Polish Home Association. A key provision emphasizes his substantial contributions to the Polish community of greater Seattle and King County, particularly his extraordinary donation of a fully refurbished home to the Polish Home Association, which was the largest donation in the organization's 107-year history, providing a new welcoming space for all communities. The resolution also frames his and his wife's story as inspiring examples of refugees who have given back immensely to their adopted country.

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