Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4699: Dean Brazle
Status: Passed both chambers, March 2, 2026
Honoring Dean Brazle.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4699 HR 4699 ByRepresentatives Abell and Engell WHEREAS, Dean Brazle was born July 4, 1926, in Brewster, Washington, and has lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to family and community; and WHEREAS, He was raised alongside his brother and sister, attending school in Loomis, Washington, through the 6th grade, before continuing his education in Molson, Washington, where he graduated on May 28, 1940; and WHEREAS, He answered the call to duty and honorably served the United States during World War II as a Navy Seabee from 1944 to 1946, supporting critical operations overseas, and returning home with humility, gratitude, and deep faith; and WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Gay Miller, in 1954, sharing 54 years together until her passing in 2004; and WHEREAS, He dedicated his working life to Washington's agricultural and timber industries, raised a family, stewarded the land, and faithfully served his church and neighbors in Okanogan county; and WHEREAS, Together with his family, he established and operated a 640-acre ranch near Bonaparte Mountain in Oroville, Washington, raising livestock, growing a large garden, and sharing food with his community; and WHEREAS, Even at 100 years of age, he remains actively engaged in his community, exemplifying resilience, kindness, and joy, and continuing to inspire those around him; NOW, …
Sponsors
- Hunter Abell (R) · primary sponsor
- Andrew Engell (R)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4699?
- HR4699 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Dean Brazle.
- What does HR4699 do?
- Honoring Dean Brazle.
- What is the status of HR4699?
- Passed both chambers as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4699?
- Hunter Abell (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR4699?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4699&Year=2025
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