The resolution addresses the renaming of the Washington State Library Building, which has been a significant architectural landmark since its completion in 1958 and was renamed the Joel Pritchard State Library in 1997 to honor the legacy of Lieutenant Governor Joel Pritchard. The building has served various functions over the years, including as a library and more recently as an office building for the legislature. In light of ongoing expansion and restoration efforts that aim to enhance its utility while respecting its modernist design, the legislature recognizes the potential for confusion in continuing to refer to the facility as a library.

To clarify its purpose and honor Pritchard's contributions to the state, the resolution proposes that the building be officially renamed the "Joel Pritchard Building." The legislature asserts its authority to approve this name change and directs the Department of Enterprise Services to implement it. Additionally, copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor and the Director of the Department of Enterprise Services to ensure proper acknowledgment of the new designation.