Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4663: Mary Selecky
Status: Passed both chambers, April 23, 2025
Honoring the public health legacy of Mary Selecky.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4663 HR 4663 ByRepresentatives Jinkins, Engell, and Abell WHEREAS, Mary Selecky grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, the middle child of seven. Later she attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning degrees in political science and history before moving to Colville, Washington, in 1974; and WHEREAS, Mary immersed herself in rural community life and made her home on the mountainside, often driving for hours after meetings or work to get back home to stargaze and wake up to the mountains; and WHEREAS, In 1978, Mary joined the Northeast Tri-County Health District, eventually becoming its administrator, working tirelessly to understand all facets of local healthcare in Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties; and WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the district operated direct services and population health programs such as disease prevention, environmental health, immunization services, and the Women Infants and Children program; and WHEREAS, She was known around the community as a fierce, fearless advocate for public health, often distributing condoms or a memorable public health anecdote at bars, community events, and meetings; and WHEREAS, In the late 1980's Mary was a central figure advocating for the creation of the Washington State Department of Health. She traveled across the state and became well known for her advocacy resulting in Governor Booth Gardner creating the Department of Health in …
Sponsors
- Laurie Jinkins (D) · primary sponsor
- Andrew Engell (R)
- Hunter Abell (R)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4663?
- HR4663 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Mary Selecky.
- What does HR4663 do?
- Honoring the public health legacy of Mary Selecky.
- What is the status of HR4663?
- Passed both chambers as of April 23, 2025. Latest action: Adopted. (April 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR4663?
- Laurie Jinkins (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR4663?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4663&Year=2025
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