Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4688: Rod Hergesheimer
Status: Passed both chambers, February 24, 2026
Honoring Rod Hergesheimer.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4688 HR 4688 ByRepresentatives Abell and Engell WHEREAS, Rod Hergesheimer served as a public school teacher for thirty years, including twenty-nine years at Inchelium High School on the Colville Indian Reservation in rural Ferry County, demonstrating a deep and enduring commitment to the education of rural Washingtonians; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hergesheimer is steadfastly supported in his teaching efforts by his extraordinary wife, Pam Hergesheimer, who worked two jobs while Mr. Hergesheimer continued his education, and who retired after a storied career at the Chewelah School District in Chewelah, Washington; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hergesheimer is further steadfastly supported by his beloved family members, including his parents, Gale and B.J. Hergesheimer, his parents-in-law, Bud and Donna Sampson, and his daughters, Alicia Grady and Jonna Savitz and their families; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hergesheimer was raised on a dairy farm in rural Stevens County started by his great-grandparents, and enjoyed a childhood characterized by hunting, fishing, camping, and community celebrations; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hergesheimer studied and graduated from Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hergesheimer began teaching at Inchelium High School, proud home of the Hornets, years ago; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hergesheimer is known as a consistent, fair, and demanding teacher who sets high expectations for his students and earns the lasting respect of both students and …
Sponsors
- Hunter Abell (R) · primary sponsor
- Andrew Engell (R)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4688?
- HR4688 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Rod Hergesheimer.
- What does HR4688 do?
- Honoring Rod Hergesheimer.
- What is the status of HR4688?
- Passed both chambers as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (February 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4688?
- Hunter Abell (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR4688?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4688&Year=2025
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