Honoring Keri Rawlings Rooney.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Bronoske and 3 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution honoring Keri Rawlings Rooney for 50 years of public service in Washington, celebrating mentorship, civic engagement advocacy, and policy impact.

Adopted.

Overview

Bill type: House Resolution (non-binding ceremonial resolution)

Bill number: HR 4612 (House Resolution No. 2025-4612)

Title: Honoring Keri Rawlings Rooney

Sponsor: Primary — Deborah K. Ross; Co-sponsor — Robert Garcia

Introduced: February 4, 2025

Current status: Adopted

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 22, 2025; the measure is listed as introduced in the House on July 22, 2025

Purpose: To publicly recognize and express appreciation for Keri Rawlings Rooney’s long tenure of public service and contributions to the state of Washington

Purpose and Intent

The resolution honors Keri Rawlings Rooney for exemplifying public service over five decades and for providing guidance to legislators, governors, elected officials, and local government leaders. It underscores her respected reputation in Washington state government, her impact on public policy, and her role as a mentor and trusted advisor. The measure also acknowledges her community impact, including advocacy for civic engagement and public service.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impact

Expresses sincere appreciation for 50 years of service to the people of Washington and for dedication to the public good.

Highlights Rooney’s career across multiple offices, including:

Washington State Senate
Pierce County Auditor’s Office
Office of the Pierce County Executive
Office of the State Auditor

Credits Rooney with:

Creating the “Voting is Cool” program to promote voting in K–12 schools (reaching over 1,000 students with materials on democracy and voting).
Contributing to the success of major regional events, notably the 2010 United States Amateur and the 2015 United States Open at Chambers Bay Golf Course.
Mentoring numerous individuals who pursued careers in public service.

Describes her as a trusted friend, respected colleague, and source of sound professional judgment.

Provides for transmission of a copy of the resolution to Keri Rawlings Rooney.

Who Is Affected

Primary beneficiary: Keri Rawlings Rooney (honoree and retiree)

Broader beneficiaries: The Washington state government community and public, through recognition of exemplary public service and the promotion of civic engagement

No fiscal changes or regulatory mandates resulting from this resolution

Procedural and Timeline Notes

The resolution is a ceremonial expression of appreciation, typical for recognizing public servants.

Timeline elements in the record show:

February 4, 2025: Introduction and adoption (per the provided actions)
July 22, 2025: Referral to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; notice of introduction in the House on the same date

The adoption status indicates passage by the House; no Senate action or accompanying fiscal impact is described.

Summary

HR 4612 is a symbolic, ceremonial resolution recognizing Keri Rawlings Rooney for 50 years of distinguished public service in Washington state, her leadership and mentorship, and her advocacy for civic engagement. It honors her contributions to state and local government, includes specific acknowledgments of her roles and programs, and extends best wishes on retirement.

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