WA SR8668

More than 8,000 Washington National Guard members serve at home and abroad, residing in nearly every legislative district throughout the state

In 2025, the Guard deployed to Skagit, Snohomish, and King counties to assist communities with flooding, repaired levee breaks near Tukwila and Pacific, and rescued civilians in Auburn and Fox Island

The Guard supports election cybersecurity through the Secretary of State's office and operates the Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center for law enforcement and community organizations

The Washington Youth Challenge Academy serves at-risk youth, and readiness centers are opened for community activities to enhance education and economic vitality

The Senate expresses thanks to Guard families and employers, and directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Adjutant General, Governor, U.S. Army and Air Force Secretaries, and the President