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Northwest Washington
lawmakers
honor Jack Metcalf for his service, integrity
Northwest Washington
lawmakers joined together today to honor the life and legacy of
long-time Washington legislator and 2nd District Congressman Jack
Metcalf.
House Joint Memorial 4022
was brought to the House floor by
Congressman Metcalf’s former aides and now legislators, Reps. Kirk
Pearson and Chris Strow who are requesting the ferry terminal at
Clinton be named the “Jack Metcalf Ferry Terminal.”
“Jack was independent-minded, a populist, a conservationist and a
patriot. Some called him a throwback, but he always thought of public
policy in the context of history because he was determined not to repeat
our mistakes.” Strow, R-Whidbey Island, said. “To me he was a great
friend who stood beside me in good times and bad.”
“He was a dear man who cared for all around him,” said Pearson,
R-Monroe, “His nickname ‘Gentleman Jack’ was a true reflection of
his reputation as someone who respected the institutions in which he
served and the people he was charged to represent. I was blessed to have
worked for such a great friend and statesman.”
As a public school teacher of 30 years, Congressman Metcalf prepared the
next generation of leaders. He served in the Washington House of
Representatives and Senate for 24 years from three neighboring districts
(10th, 21st and 38th) and as a three-term member of Congress from
Washington’s 2nd District. He and his wife of 59 years, Norma, built and
ran the Log Castle Bed and Breakfast in Langley, Wash., that has also
served as their home.
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