Jan. 21, 2009

Editor note: Photo attached.  Students, from left to right, are: Amy Schultz, Lindsey Tellvik and Skylar Templeton.

Local students testify in House committee
Chehalis Middle School students testify on 'Aplets and Cotlets' bill

Students from Chehalis Middle School testified in front of the House Committee on State Government and Tribal Affairs this week.

Their task was to speak in favor of passing House Bill 1024, designating the Aplet and Cotlet as the state's official candy.

Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia, was impressed with the students after meeting with them and posing for a few pictures.

"It's great to see students involved in, and learning about, the legislative process," Alexander said.  "I was impressed with their testimony and their reasoning.  They clearly put a lot of thought and effort into their preparations.  I trust they will take the lessons learned from this experience and apply them to future endeavors."

Washington currently has many different state symbols, including a state vegetable, the Walla Walla sweet onion, and a state fruit, the apple.

House Bill 1024 was passed out of the committee and now goes to the House Rules Committee where it awaits further action.

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Editor note: Photo attached.  Students, from left to right, are: Amy Schultz, Lindsey Tellvik and Skylar Templeton.

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