Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4695: Apple blossom festival
Status: Passed both chambers, February 20, 2026
Recognizing the 2026 Apple Blossom Festival.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4695 HR 4695 ByRepresentatives Burnett, Steele, Leavitt, Corry, Keaton, Callan, Ryu, Thai, Parshley, Ley, Barnard, Dufault, and Dent WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State legislature to recognize and honor excellence in all fields and endeavors; and WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival started in 1919 and is the oldest major festival in Washington, attracting over 100,000 people over 11 days to the Wenatchee area; and WHEREAS, The Festival's mission is to provide an annual family-oriented event that celebrates and showcases the people, heritage, and fruit industry in that community; and WHEREAS, Each year, three young women are chosen as a queen and two princesses to represent the Apple Blossom Festival in their royal court; and WHEREAS, The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee treats its royalty program as much more than a pageant, it is a community ambassador and leadership program; and WHEREAS, Brielle Precht of East Wenatchee was selected as queen, and Kaylee Pearsons of East Wenatchee and Parker Averi of Wenatchee were selected as princesses; and WHEREAS, Brielle Precht attends Eastmont High School and Wenatchee Valley College, where she serves on the school board, competes in club rugby, and tutors local children with special needs. After graduation Brielle plans to become an emergency room nurse, and create an app for children with …
Sponsors
- Brian Burnett (R) · primary sponsor
- Mike Steele (R)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
- Chris Corry (R)
- Michael Keaton (R)
- Lisa Callan (D)
- Cindy Ryu (D)
- My-Linh Thai (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- John Ley (R)
- Stephanie Barnard (R)
- Jeremie Dufault (R)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4695?
- HR4695 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Apple blossom festival.
- What does HR4695 do?
- Recognizing the 2026 Apple Blossom Festival.
- What is the status of HR4695?
- Passed both chambers as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4695?
- Brian Burnett (R), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR4695?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4695&Year=2025
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