[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 116 (Friday, July 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO JOYCE MULLIKEN
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HON. DAN NEWHOUSE
of washington
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 2, 2021
Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of
one of my constituents, Joyce Mulliken of Ephrata. Joyce Mulliken was a
loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her
husband of 57 years, Mike, their son Dan, and her entire community.
A loyal and dedicated public servant, Joyce served in the Washington
State House of Representatives representing Grant, Kittitas, and Yakima
counties. After serving four terms in the State House, Joyce then
served as a Washington State Senator in 2003, dutifully representing
her beloved community.
In 2006, Joyce was appointed to the Growth Management Hearings Board,
where she worked with citizens, communities, and the private sector to
coordinate and plan growth so our state could continue to prosper while
protecting our quality of life. After her time as an elected official,
she continued to lend her knowledge and insights on legislation with
elected officials, even as recently as the 2021 session.
We owe a great debt to Joyce for her continued leadership and
integrity, and she leaves a remarkable and admirable legacy behind her.
May we all aspire to replicate her continued willingness to be mentor
and a friend throughout her life. May her family and her community
continue to be blessed by her memory. Rest in Peace, my friend.
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