State of Washington Archives: on Principles & Values


Jay Inslee: Met wife Trudi in high school; 3 kids & 2 grandkids

I would like to introduce all of you to my wife of 40 years, Trudi Inslee. We met at Ingraham High School and raised our family in a century-old farmhouse in the Yakima Valley. I'd also like you to meet my three boys and their families: Connor; Joe; Jack and his wife, Megan; our grandson, Brody; and the newest Inslee, Zoe Ann.

I am a fifth generation son of the state of Washington, and am proud to have roots in this state that are as wide as they are deep. My family came to this state as fishermen and gold miners. I am proud of the working people of Washington, and I know their work, having driven bulldozers in Bellevue, painted houses in Burien, run the business end of a jackhammer, prosecuted drunk drivers and raised hay in the Yakima Valley. Washington has welcomed many people to our great state from all points of the compass, but no matter when you and your family arrived here, in our souls all of us in Washington are pioneers.

Source: 2013 Wash. State of the State Address Jan 16, 2013

Jay Inslee: We can't be number one in everything but we sure come close

We invest in our people and our communities. It's a reason we've been rated best state in America, best economy, second best state for business, third best state for workers--we can't be number one in everything, but we sure come close. This is not an accident. That's because of the work we do in these chambers. Because of that work, I can proudly report that the state of our state is strong.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Wash. legislature Jan 10, 2023

Semi Bird: Raised in a Christian environment; no "victim mentality"

Semi's mother raised him in a Christian environment, where he was always held accountable for his actions. 'Victim mentality' was not to be tolerated in her household for the simple reason that Mrs. Bird believed firmly in taking control of one's own destiny despite outside circumstances. In her eyes, this would ensure Semi and his siblings' growth into strong, independent, resilient, and positive-contributing members of society.
Source: 2024 Wash. Governor campaign website BirdForGovernor.com May 23, 2023

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