The resolution honors Harry R. Anderson from Bainbridge Island, Washington, for his remarkable achievements as the first person to fly and sail solo to all seven continents. It highlights his significant milestones, including flying solo around the world twice in his Lancair Columbia 300 airplane, landing in Antarctica, and completing a transpolar flight over the North Pole. On January 29, 2025, he returned to the U.S. after a solo voyage that involved 350 days at sea and over 38,000 nautical miles traveled on his sailboat, the Phywave.
The Washington State House of Representatives recognizes Harry's extraordinary accomplishments as a source of inspiration for adventurers both in Washington and globally. The resolution concludes with a directive to transmit copies of the resolution to Harry R. Anderson, acknowledging his contributions to aviation and sailing.