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Washington Senate adopts resolution honoring Trooper Tara Marissa Guding

Washington State Senate · February 12, 2026

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Summary

The Washington State Senate on Feb. 11 adopted Senate Resolution 8,672 honoring Trooper Tara Marissa Guding, who was struck and killed while investigating a December traffic collision. Senators urged motorists to 'slow down and move over' for emergency personnel and observed a moment of silence.

The Washington State Senate on Feb. 11 adopted Senate Resolution 8,672 honoring Trooper Tara Marissa Guding, who was killed on Dec. 19, 2025 while investigating a collision on State Route 509, the chamber heard.

Senator Lias moved adoption of the resolution and described Guding’s service, saying she "served our country honorably in the Army National Guard" and then as a trooper assigned to Tacoma. Lias recounted the circumstances of the crash and urged motorists to "slow down and move over" for emergency responders.

"If the motorists on SR 509 in December had abided by that simple admonition, trooper Gooting would still be with us," Lias said. Senator King also spoke in support, describing the resolution as "an honor and it's humbling to recognize Trooper Guding, her life, and her service to the citizens of the state of Washington." Senator Lavec joined in praising Guding’s courage and service.

Senator Burchelli asked that all members’ names be added as cosponsors. The presiding officer put the question on adoption; senators responded "aye" and the President declared, "The ayes have it." The resolution was adopted and the chamber rose for a moment of silence; the President recognized Chief John Bautista of the Washington State Patrol among those present.

The resolution, as read into the record, recounts Guding’s Army National Guard service and that she was commissioned into the Washington State Patrol in late October 2024. It directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to her surviving family and to state patrol leadership. No further legislative action on the resolution was recorded during the session. The Senate then moved on to gubernatorial appointments and other business.