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WA SR8652
Resolution
Status
4/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Short
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AI Summary
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Washington State Senate resolution honors Mary Selecky for her lifetime of public health service, adopted April 25, 2025
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Served as Washington Secretary of Health for 15 years (1998-2013) under Governors Locke, Gregoire, and Inslee, after 20 years as Administrator for the Northeast Tri-County Health District in Colville
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Achieved 30% reduction in adult smoking rates and halved youth smoking rates during her tenure; led Washington to become one of the first two state health agencies to receive national accreditation
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Led state responses to public health crises including mad cow disease, H1N1, and the 2011 Japanese tsunami aftermath; spearheaded reforms to investigate sexual misconduct complaints
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First non-physician elected President of the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials; received AMA's Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service in 2010
Legislative Description
Honoring and commending Mary Selecky for her lifetime of service, leadership, and commitment to the health and well-being of our communities.
Last Action
Adopted.
4/25/2025