Senate adopts resolution expressing solidarity with Ukraine
February 19, 2026 | Legislative Sessions, Washington
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The Washington State Senate on Feb. 19 adopted Senate Resolution 8,675 expressing solidarity with the people of Ukraine and commending their defense of democratic institutions.
The resolution, read into the record by the secretary, recounts that Washington is home to more than 110,000 people of Ukrainian heritage and states that since Feb. 24, 2022, the state has welcomed close to 30,000 displaced Ukrainians seeking refuge. The text includes whereas clauses about Russian aggression and the humanitarian consequences of the conflict and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to federal officials and the ambassador of Ukraine.
Senator Solomon moved adoption and delivered extended remarks reflecting on the endurance of Ukrainians and personal encounters with soldiers; in the chamber he said, "I bleed blue and yellow," referencing the Ukrainian flag. Other senators, including Senator Mackeywen and Senator Wagner, rose in strong support, noting the geopolitical stakes of the conflict. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
Action taken: SR 8,675 adopted by voice vote. The President then recognized members of the United Ukrainian community in the gallery.
The resolution, read into the record by the secretary, recounts that Washington is home to more than 110,000 people of Ukrainian heritage and states that since Feb. 24, 2022, the state has welcomed close to 30,000 displaced Ukrainians seeking refuge. The text includes whereas clauses about Russian aggression and the humanitarian consequences of the conflict and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to federal officials and the ambassador of Ukraine.
Senator Solomon moved adoption and delivered extended remarks reflecting on the endurance of Ukrainians and personal encounters with soldiers; in the chamber he said, "I bleed blue and yellow," referencing the Ukrainian flag. Other senators, including Senator Mackeywen and Senator Wagner, rose in strong support, noting the geopolitical stakes of the conflict. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
Action taken: SR 8,675 adopted by voice vote. The President then recognized members of the United Ukrainian community in the gallery.
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