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SR8677 • 2026
Blessing of the fleet.
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Blessing of the fleet
Adopted.
Blessing of the fleet
WHEREAS, The Washington state commercial fishing fleet will set 1 off for the Pacific in May of 2026; and 2 WHEREAS, The blessing of the fleet will occur in Blaine Harbor on 3 May 3, 2026; and 4 WHEREAS, The commercial and tribal fishing industries have, for 5 generations, been vital for the prosperity of our state, and support 6 the economic well-being of many Washington families; and7 WHEREAS, The courage of fishers in the face of danger encountered 8 on the seas deserves our admiration, appreciation, and respect; and9 WHEREAS, The treacherous seas too often take the lives of the 10 valiant souls who take on great risks for our benefit, and the grief 11 of this loss is felt not only in their families and communities, but 12 across our entire state; 13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington state Senate 14 extend its condolences to the families and friends of all our fishers 15 who have lost their lives at sea, wish the entire commercial fishing 16 fleet a safe and prosperous season, and express its hope that all our 17 fishers will return home safely to their families, friends, and 18 communities. 19 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate, 20 do hereby certify that this is a true and 21 correct copy of Senate Resolution 8677, 22 SENATE RESOLUTION 8677 By Senators Shewmake and Hasegawa p. 1 8677 adopted by the Senate 1 February 2, 2026 2 SARAH BANNISTER 3 Secretary of the Senate 4 p. 2 8677