For Immediate Release | September 21, 2021

Contact: Ryan Jackson, Director of Communications, (253)242-3702 |ryan.jackson@ltgov.wa.gov

Statement from Lt. Gov. Heck on Sen. Jeannie Darneille resignation from Senate

“For over two decades the 27th Legislative District has been lucky to be served by a dedicated, tenacious, and generous leader in Senator Jeannie Darneille. While her presence and impact will be missed in the Washington State Senate, I am very glad she will continue serving our state in a different capacity. From collaborating with her on the creation of the Eastside Community Center while I served in Congress to watching the substantive and empathetic way she represented her constituents during floor debates, I’ve seen the positive impact she will have on the Women’s Prison Division. Senator Darneille, our state thanks you for your years of service and dedication to a better Washington, and I thank you for being a person I feel privileged to call a friend.”

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