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Washington Senate adopts resolution recognizing ties with Canada
Summary
The Washington State Senate on Feb. 24 adopted Senate Resolution 8696 acknowledging deep economic, cultural and environmental ties with Canada, praised scientific and cross-border cooperation, and welcomed Canadian and provincial delegates to the chamber.
The Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8696 on Tuesday, formally recognizing the state's "interconnected relationship with Canada," citing cross-border trade, shared natural resources and cooperative environmental and emergency responses.
The resolution notes long-standing economic and cultural ties, the shared Salish Sea and common environmental challenges, and highlights that nearly $8,000,000,000 in annual exports go from Washington to Canada. Senator Shumate moved adoption and opened floor remarks thanking Canadian visitors and underscoring the value of bilateral cooperation.
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