The resolution honors Representative Jennifer Belcher for her significant contributions to Washington State during her tenure from 1983 to 1992, particularly in the areas of natural resources and women's leadership. Belcher served on multiple House Committees, including as Chair of the Natural Resources Committee and the State Government Committee. She was instrumental in establishing subsidized childcare for state workers and played a key role in the development of the Growth Management Act, which transformed land-use regulation. Additionally, she made history as the first woman elected as Washington State's Commissioner of Public Lands, where she focused on habitat conservation and sustainable management of state forestlands.
In recognition of her legacy and impact, the resolution proposes renaming the state office building at 1111 Washington Street SE, currently known as the "Natural Resources Building," to the "Jennifer Belcher Building." This renaming aims to honor her contributions and inspire future generations, particularly women in leadership roles. The resolution also directs the Department of Enterprise Services to implement this name change and ensures that copies of the resolution are sent to Belcher's family, the Governor, and the Director of the Department of Enterprise Services.