SENATE RESOLUTION
8664
By Senators MacEwen, J. Wilson, Braun, Lovick, L. Wilson, Holy, Muzzall, Torres,
Hasegawa, Keiser, Wellman, Dozier, Fortunato, and Wagoner
1 WHEREAS, Sandra Day O'Connor has made significant contributions
2 to the legal field and the advancement of women's rights; and
3 WHEREAS, Sandra Day O'Connor was born on March 26, 1930, in El
4 Paso, Texas, and went on to graduate from Stanford Law School in
5 1952; and
6 WHEREAS, Sandra Day O'Connor made history by becoming the first
7 woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of the United
8 States, nominated by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the
9 Senate in 1981; and
10 WHEREAS, Justice O'Connor's distinguished career on the Supreme
11 Court spanned from 1981 to 2006, during which she played a crucial
12 role in shaping important legal decisions; and
13 WHEREAS, Justice O'Connor was known for her thoughtful and
14 pragmatic approach to the law, often serving as a swing vote in
15 closely contested cases; and
16 WHEREAS, Sandra Day O'Connor has been a trailblazer for women in
17 the legal profession, breaking barriers and inspiring countless
18 individuals to pursue careers in law and public service; and
19 WHEREAS, Justice O'Connor has dedicated her life to the pursuit
20 of justice, fairness, and the rule of law, leaving an indelible mark
21 on the legal landscape of the United States;
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the State Senate of
23 Washington express our deepest gratitude and admiration for the
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1 exemplary service and contributions of Sandra Day O'Connor to
2 the United States Supreme Court and the nation; and
3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we honor Justice Sandra Day
4 O'Connor for her pioneering spirit, dedication to the principles
5 of justice, and her enduring legacy as a trailblazer in the
6 legal profession.
7 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate,
8 do hereby certify that this is a true and
9 correct copy of Senate Resolution 8664,
10 adopted by the Senate
11 February 1, 2024
12 SARAH BANNISTER
13 Secretary of the Senate
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