PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Section 12 (Amendment 68) of the Washington State Constitution, the Legislature adjourned its 2003 special session on June 10, 2003, the 30th day of the first special session; and

WHEREAS, substantial work needs to be completed with respect to unemployment compensation reform, workers’ compensation reform, tax incentives for the aerospace industry, and education;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Gary Locke, Governor of the State of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 12 (Amendment 68) and Article III, Section 7 of the Washington State Constitution, do hereby convene the Washington State Legislature in Special Session in Olympia, immediately upon sine die of the 1st special session, on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 for no more than one day for the purpose of enacting legislation as described above.