Honoring the career and professional legacy of Gerard Urbas.
This bill (HR 4630) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Gerard "Gary" Urbas for his service as a leader in the Armed Forces and Washington State's Emergency Management Division. It recognizes his role in securing approximately $5 billion in federal disaster relief and $1.2 billion for pandemic response efforts, including testing sites and vaccination support during COVID-19. The resolution formally congratulates Urbas, acknowledges his contributions to state infrastructure recovery, and expresses the House's appreciation for his dedication to Washington residents' safety. It has no policy impact - it is purely a statement of recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mari Leavitt
DDemocratic
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Bronoske
DDemocratic
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