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WA Rev Code § 1.20.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.100 - Diverse cultures and languages encouraged—State policy.

RCW 1.20.100 Diverse cultures and languages encouraged—State policy.The legislature finds that:(1) Diverse ethnic and linguistic communities have contributed to the social and economic prosperity of Washington state;(2) It is the welcomed responsibility and opportunity of this state to respect and facilitate the efforts of all cultural, ethnic, and linguistic segments of the population to become full participants in Washington communities;(3) This state's economic well-being depends heavily on foreign trade and international exchange and more than one out of six jobs is directly linked to foreign trade and international exchange;(4) If Washington is to prosper in foreign trade and international exchange, it must have citizens that are multilingual and multicultural;(5) While recognizing the value of a multilingual background, the state also encourages all citizens to become proficient in English to facilitate full participation of all groups into society and to promote cross-communication between multilingual groups; and(6) The multilingual nature of communication that currently exists in this state should be promoted to build trust and understanding among all of its citizens.Therefore, it shall be the policy of the state of Washington to welcome and encourage the presence of diverse cultures and the use of diverse languages in business, government, and private affairs in this state.[ 1989 c 236 § 1.]NOTES:Construction—1989 c 236: "Nothing in section 1 of this act creates any right or cause of action or adds to any existing right or cause of action nor may it be relied upon to compel the establishment of any program or special entitlement." [ 1989 c 236 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.110 - State tartan.

RCW 1.20.110 State tartan.The Washington state tartan is hereby designated. The tartan shall have a pattern of colors, called a sett, that is made up of a green background with stripes of blue, white, yellow, red, and black. The secretary of state shall register the tartan with the Scottish Register of Tartans.[ 2019 c 64 § 2; 1991 c 62 § 1.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: "RCW 1.08.025 directs the code reviser, with the approval of the statute law committee, to prepare legislation for submission to the legislature "concerning deficiencies, conflicts, or obsolete provisions" in statutes. This act makes technical, nonsubstantive amendments as follows:(1) Section 2 of this act updates RCW 1.20.110 to reflect 2008 legislation by the Scottish parliament, creating a new register of tartans.(2) Sections 3, 17, and 19 of this act merge double amendments created when sections were amended without reference to the amendments made in the same year.(3) Section 4 of this act amends RCW 13.40.193 to reflect a change in subsection numbering of a cross-referenced section.(4) Section 5 of this act corrects an apparent error in RCW 28B.117.040(1). The reference to "subsection (3)(a) of this section" is incorrect. RCW 28B.117.030(3)(a) was apparently intended.(5) Sections 6 through 16 of this act amend numerous sections in chapter 29A.92 RCW to replace references to "chapter 113, Laws of 2018" with "this chapter."(6) Section 18 of this act amends RCW 41.50.033 to remove unnecessary subsection references for a defined term.(7) Sections 20 through 22 of this act merge double amendments created when sections were amended without cognizance of amendments made in previous years.(8) Section 23 of this act corrects five references to "emergency volunteer health practitioner" in RCW 70.15.110(1). Reference to "volunteer health practitioner" was apparently intended.(9) Section 24 of this act corrects an apparent error in RCW 70.305.010 (4) and (5). The reference to RCW 43.216.141 appears erroneous. RCW 43.216.157 was apparently intended.(10) Section 25 of this act amends RCW 74.13.029 to reflect multiple changes in subsection numbering of a cross-referenced section.(11) Section 26 of this act adds a definition section to chapter 74.14B RCW to clarify that, pursuant to RCW 43.216.906, "department" refers to the department of children, youth, and families, rather than the department of social and health services." [ 2019 c 64 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.120 - State arboretum.

RCW 1.20.120 State arboretum.The Washington park arboretum is hereby designated as an official arboretum of the state of Washington.[ 1995 c 82 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—1995 c 82: "The legislature finds that the arboreta in this state act as living museums devoted to the display and conservation of woody plant species from around the world that can grow in the Pacific Northwest. Arboreta enhance public appreciation for the aesthetic diversity of temperate woody plants; conserve both natural and cultivated woody plant taxa to preserve their diversity for future appreciation; educate the public and students concerning urban landscape use and the natural biology of temperate woody plants; and cooperate with similar institutions in this region and around the world in achieving these common goals. The legislature further finds that arboreta are of increasing importance as world biodiversity declines.The Washington park arboretum is a two hundred acre living museum that is managed cooperatively by the city of Seattle and the University of Washington. It is devoted to the display and conservation of collections of plants from around the world which can grow in the Pacific Northwest. These plants are used for education, research, conservation, and a sense of public pleasure. The Washington park arboretum, the oldest center for botanical and gardening learning in the Pacific Northwest, is recognized as one of the two foremost collections of woody plants in the United States of America and enjoys an excellent international reputation. The legislature finds that it is fitting and appropriate to recognize the importance of the overall mission of the Washington park arboretum." [ 1995 c 82 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.130 - Preferred terminology in government documents.

RCW 1.20.130 Preferred terminology in government documents.(1) All state and local government statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents enacted after July 1, 2002, are required to use the term "Asian" when referring to persons of Asian descent. The use of the term "Oriental" is prohibited.(2) The legislature urges all state and local entities to review their statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents and revise them to omit the use of the term "Oriental" when referring to persons of Asian descent.[ 2002 c 307 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—2002 c 307: "The legislature finds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and nonpejorative term must be used to replace outdated terminology." [ 2002 c 307 § 1.]Effective date—2002 c 307: "This act takes effect July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 307 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.140 - State vegetable.

RCW 1.20.140 State vegetable.The Walla Walla sweet onion is designated as the official vegetable of the state of Washington.[ 2007 c 137 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.150 - State amphibian.

RCW 1.20.150 State amphibian.The Pacific chorus frog, Pseudacris regilla, is hereby designated as the official amphibian of the state of Washington.[ 2007 c 224 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.160 - State ship.

RCW 1.20.160 State ship.The Lady Washington is hereby designated as the official ship of the state of Washington.[ 2007 c 351 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.170 - State waterfall.

RCW 1.20.170 State waterfall.Palouse falls is hereby designated as the official waterfall of the state of Washington.[ 2014 c 41 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 41: "(1) The tourist industry is a vital part of the state's economy. Palouse falls has visitors numbering averaging over eighty thousand to one hundred thousand per year. The falls drop one hundred ninety-eight feet identifying them as the last remaining year-round waterfalls left by the ice age floods.(2) Palouse falls was named sixth on the top ten best United States waterfalls list, tenth on the list of the world's most amazing waterfalls, and the site of the world record-breaking kayak drop.(3) Palouse falls surrounding area is the location for the oldest documented remains found in the western hemisphere; home of the Palouse Native American culture; birthplace of the Appaloosa horse; and documented in Lewis and Clark's journals." [ 2014 c 41 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.180 - State oyster.

RCW 1.20.180 State oyster.The Ostrea lurida is hereby designated the official oyster of the state of Washington. This native oyster species plays an important role in the history and culture that surrounds shellfish in Washington state and along the west coast of the United States. Some of the common and historic names used for this species are Native, Western, Shoalwater, and Olympia.[ 2014 c 146 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—2014 c 146: "The Ostrea lurida is the only oyster native to Washington state." [ 2014 c 146 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.20.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.|1.20.190 - Purple heart state.

RCW 1.20.190 Purple heart state.Washington state is designated a purple heart state that honors people who have received the purple heart award.[ 2021 c 213 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2021 c 213: "(1) Washington state is grateful to be home to multitudes of United States armed forces members, veterans, and their families that have made the choice to protect freedom and our country.(2) The purple heart medal is the oldest United States military decoration, dating back to 1782 when our state's namesake general George Washington created the badge of military merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops during the revolutionary war. Based on this example, the purple heart medal was created on George Washington's two hundredth birthday, February 22, 1932, and was made available for recognition of meritorious acts that occurred during World War I.(3) Elizabeth Will designed the award to be a heart shaped medal with a profile image of general Washington that hangs from a purple ribbon.(4) The purple heart medal is now presented to those members of the armed services who are killed or wounded in action as the result of an act of an enemy of the United States or in military combat.(5) The state designated August 7th as purple heart recipient recognition day.(6) The state offers a distinctive license plate for purple heart recipients.(7) The state has multiple counties, cities, and locations that recognize portions of the transportation system as part of the purple heart trail.(8) The designation of Washington as a purple heart state authorizes state agencies to honor purple heart recipients and recognize and proclaim the state as a purple heart state." [ 2021 c 213 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.40.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit.|1.40.010 - State medal of merit established.

RCW 1.40.010 State medal of merit established.There is established a decoration of the state medal of merit with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances for award by the governor, in the name of the state, to any person who has been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of Washington, upon the nomination of the governor's state medal of merit committee.[ 1986 c 92 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.40.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit.|1.40.020 - Nominating committee created—Composition—Meeting—Rules.

RCW 1.40.020 Nominating committee created—Composition—Meeting—Rules.There is created the state medal of merit committee for nominating candidates for the award of the state medal of merit. The committee membership consists of the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chief justice of the supreme court, or their designees. The secretary of state shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member, and shall serve as secretary to the committee. The committee shall meet annually to consider candidates for nomination. The committee shall adopt rules establishing the qualifications for the state medal of merit, the protocol governing the decoration, and the appurtenances necessary to the implementation of this chapter.[ 1986 c 92 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 1.40.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit.|1.40.030 - Delegation of authority to make award.

RCW 1.40.030 Delegation of authority to make award.The governor may delegate the awarding of the state medal of merit to the president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, or the chief justice of the supreme court.[ 1986 c 92 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 1.40.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit.|1.40.040 - Posthumous award.

RCW 1.40.040 Posthumous award.The state medal of merit may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the governor or the designees specified in RCW 1.40.030.[ 1986 c 92 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 1.40.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit.|1.40.050 - Certain persons prohibited from receiving award.

RCW 1.40.050 Certain persons prohibited from receiving award.The state medal of merit shall not be awarded to any elected official while in office or to any candidate for an elected office.[ 1986 c 92 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 1.40.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit.|1.40.060 - Appearance of medal—Inscription.

RCW 1.40.060 Appearance of medal—Inscription.The decoration of the state medal of merit shall be of bronze and shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington, surrounded by a raised laurel wreath and suspended from a ring attached by a dark green ribbon. The reverse of the decoration within the raised laurel wreath shall be inscribed with the words: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of Washington."[ 1986 c 92 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 1.50.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award.|1.50.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 1.50.005 Findings—Intent.The legislature finds that persons who donate organs help save the lives and promote the well-being of others in a manner that demonstrates the noblest side of human nature. Many families and friends of both the donors and the donees may want to remember the special act of donation in a way that honors the memory of the donor and encourages donation by others in the future.To recognize the special kindness of those who donate their organs, the legislature establishes the Washington gift of life award.[ 1999 c 264 § 1; 1998 c 59 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.50.006 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award.|1.50.006 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 1.50.006 Findings—Intent.(1) The legislature finds that eighty-four people died waiting for an organ transplant in Washington state in 2013. The legislature further finds that more than two thousand six hundred people are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Washington state. Forty of those patients waiting are under the age of eighteen and more than two hundred of those patients have been waiting for more than five years for their lifesaving gift. The legislature further finds that organ donation is a very rare and precious gift. Less than one percent of all people who die are eligible to donate their organs due to the unique circumstances needed at death to donate organs. Every donor is a critical donation to those waiting.(2) Therefore, the legislature intends to update the gift of life award to recognize all Washington citizens who have donated critical lifesaving organs.[ 2015 c 8 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 1.50.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award.|1.50.010 - Definitions.

RCW 1.50.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Organ donor" means an individual who makes an anatomical gift of an organ under chapter 68.64 RCW.(2) "Organ procurement organization" has the same meaning as in RCW 68.64.010.[ 2015 c 8 § 2; 2008 c 139 § 25; 1998 c 59 § 2.]NOTES:Uniformity of application and construction—2008 c 139: See RCW 68.64.902.
WA Rev Code § 1.50.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award.|1.50.030 - Washington gift of life award—Presentation.

RCW 1.50.030 Washington gift of life award—Presentation.(1) The governor's office shall annually present the Washington gift of life award to families of donors who have donated organs in accordance with chapter 68.64 RCW.Organ procurement organizations may nominate the individuals eligible under this section to represent all those who have donated organs during the previous calendar year and may submit documentation supporting the eligibility of the individuals to the governor's office. If more than one organ procurement organization is involved, they shall coordinate in harmony to designate by consensus the organ procurement organization among them to have primary administrative responsibility under this chapter.(2) The governor's office shall present the awards on an annual basis to each eligible organ donor's family in coordination with the organ procurement organization. Only one award may be presented to the family of an organ donor.(3) Organ procurement organizations shall seek permission from the family of organ donors selected to receive the gift of life award to release the name of the organ donor to the governor's office for printing of a gift of life certificate and use at any gift of life ceremonies or events.[ 2015 c 8 § 3; 1999 c 264 § 2; 1998 c 59 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 1.50.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award.|1.50.040 - Appearance of award—Inscription.

RCW 1.50.040 Appearance of award—Inscription.The Washington gift of life award shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington and be inscribed with the words: "For the greatest act of kindness in donating organs to save the lives of others."[ 2015 c 8 § 4; 1999 c 264 § 3; 1998 c 59 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 1.60.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor.|1.60.010 - Medal of valor.

RCW 1.60.010 Medal of valor.There is established a decoration of the state medal of valor with accompanying certificate, ribbons, and appurtenances for award by the governor, in the name of the state, to any person or group of persons who has or have saved, or attempted to save, the life of another at the risk of serious injury or death to himself or herself, upon the selection of the governor's state medal of valor committee.[ 2015 c 4 § 1; 2000 c 224 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 4: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 2, 2015]." [ 2015 c 4 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 1.60.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor.|1.60.020 - Medal of valor committee.

RCW 1.60.020 Medal of valor committee.There is created the state medal of valor committee for selecting honorees for the award of the state medal of valor. The committee membership consists of the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chief justice of the supreme court, or their designees. The secretary of state shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member, and shall serve as secretary to the committee. The committee shall meet annually to consider candidates for this award. Any individual may nominate any resident or group of residents of this state for any act of valor covered by this section. The committee shall adopt rules establishing the qualifications for the state medal of valor, the protocol governing the decoration, the certificate, and appurtenances necessary to the implementation of this chapter.[ 2015 c 4 § 2; 2000 c 224 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 4: See note following RCW 1.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 1.60.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor.|1.60.030 - Award presentation.

RCW 1.60.030 Award presentation.(1) The award will be presented by the governor of the state of Washington to the recipient or recipients only during a joint session of both houses of the legislature.(2) If the governor is unable to present the award due to the disability or illness of the governor, the governor may delegate the presenting of the award to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or the chief justice of the supreme court.[ 2015 c 4 § 3; 2000 c 224 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 4: See note following RCW 1.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 1.60.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor.|1.60.040 - Posthumous award.

RCW 1.60.040 Posthumous award.The state medal of valor may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the committee.[ 2000 c 224 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 1.60.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor.|1.60.050 - Hazardous professions excluded.

RCW 1.60.050 Hazardous professions excluded.The state medal of valor will not be awarded to any individual who is acting as a result of service given by any branch of law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, or other hazardous profession where the individual is employed by a government entity within the state of Washington.[ 2000 c 224 § 5.]