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Following each legislative session, the Business Institute recognizes a legislator from each legislative caucus for their commitment to a healthy and vibrant private sector in a public award ceremony. These legislative leadership awards are given for work during the calendar year's legislative session and do not represent a permanent endorsement of a lawmakers legislative work. 2009 Business Stars
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Senator Tim Sheldon (D) |
Senators Jane'a Holmquist & Jim Honeyford (R) |
Representative John Driscoll(D) |
Representative Joel Kretz (R), 48th Legislative District |
Senator Sheldon was a strong supporter of business issues in 2009 and is appreciated for his steady and consistent support of business principles from fiscal responsibility to tax fairness. Senator Sheldon's community service continues outside Olympia where he is a County Commissioner and small business owner in Hoodsport. |
Senator Holmquist showed extraordinary leadership this past session as a vocal proponent on business issues; especially regarding the Worker's Privacy Act, UI & Retro. Senator Holmquist lives in Moses Lake and works as an independent insurance consultant. Senator Honeyford has demonstrated throughout his years in public service to be a consistent and strong champion for the private sector. This past session, his leadership was effective as a behind the scenes leader. Senator Honeyford lives in Sunnyside as a farmer. |
Representative Driscoll was the only individual in his entire caucus who stood out amongst his caucus peers on business issues and was particularly strong on 5 core competency issues for the business community this year. Rep. Driscoll lives in Spokane and is Executive Director for Project Access. |
Representative Kretz was not only an advocate for the business community during the 2009 legislative session, but helped organize his caucus in support of the private sector. Undaunted by the severity of the budget crisis, Rep. Kretz became a voice for smart, creative budget solutions. Rep. Kretz is a rancher in Wauconda.
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Senator Derek Kilmer (D) 26th Legislative District, |
Senator Curtis King (R) 14th Legislative District, Yakima |
Representative Mike Armstrong (R ) 12th Legislative District, Chelan & Douglas Counties and parts of Grant & Okanogan Counties |
Representative Deborah Eddy (D), 48th Legislative District |
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The 2008 Legislative Business Stars Luncheon succeeded in raising awareness of our legislator's role is creating a good business climate in Washington state. Held on April 15th, the event was well attended by private sector citizens, public affairs professionals and lawmakers from across the state.
Senator Derek Kilmer, Representative Mike Armstrong and Senator Curtis King were all on hand to receive their honors as 2008 Business Stars. The House Democrat honoree, Representative Deborah Eddy was not able to attend, but her colleague Representative Judy Clibborn was on hand to graciously accept her award.
2007 Honorees in attendance, Representative Cary Condortta, Senator Linda Evans Parlette, and Representative Mark Ericks.
Judy Clibborn, Lois & Curtis King
Catherine O. Brazil & Dan Kirshne
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Steve Leahy, Wes Uhlman & Guest
Gary Chandler & Linda Evans Parlette
The First Annual Legislative Business Stars Luncheon & Awards was held on June 11, 2007. The event was well attended by business and community leaders as well as legislators and staff from both sides of the isle.
The 2007 Legislative Business Stars were defined by their work in the State Legislature in support of private sector business throughout the State during legislative session. The Business Institute of Washington awards a Business Star from each legislative caucus.