SR 8672

In Committee

Senate

Tara-Marysa Guting

Honoring Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.

Introduced (completed)
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Committee (current stage)
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Floor Vote (not started)
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Opposite Chamber (not started)
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Governor (not started)
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Last Action: February 12, 2026

Status: S Adopted

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Senate Resolution 8672 is a formal expression of condolences and honor from the Washington State Senate for Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, who was killed in the line of duty on December 19, 2025, after serving with the Washington State Patrol and previously in the Army National Guard. The resolution celebrates her life, service, and commitment to community safety.

Expresses the Washington State Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and community of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting following her death in the line of duty on December 19, 2025.
Commends and honors Trooper Guting for her exemplary and exceptional service as a Washington State Patrol Trooper (Badge #720) and her prior service in the Army National Guard (2014–2022).
Acknowledges her embodiment of the Washington State Patrol motto 'Service with Humility' through her professionalism, positive attitude, and respect for the community.
Expresses profound appreciation to all Washington State Patrol officers for their daily service and sacrifice.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Trooper Guting’s surviving family, WSP Chief John R. Batiste, and Tacoma District 1 Commander John J. Gundermann.

Who is affected

Surviving family members of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting — The resolution honors Trooper Guting's memory and service, providing symbolic recognition and condolences to her surviving family members, including her husband, brothers, and sister.
Washington State Patrol officers and employees — The resolution commends and honors Trooper Guting’s service and expresses gratitude to all Washington State Patrol officers, reinforcing morale and public recognition of law enforcement dedication.
General public and communities served by the Washington State Patrol — The resolution acknowledges Trooper Guting’s role in community engagement and service, reinforcing public appreciation for law enforcement and community safety efforts in Tacoma and across the state.

Effective: February 12, 2026

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Potential Benefits (3)

Formal legislative recognition of a fallen officer reinforces public appreciation for law enforcement, potentially improving morale among active officers and encouraging community support for public safety personnel.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: Preamble & WHEREAS clauses; Resolving clauses 1, 2, 3, 5
The resolution provides symbolic but meaningful acknowledgment and respect to Trooper Guting’s surviving family, offering public validation of their loss and honoring her sacrifice — a form of communal grief support.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: Resolving clause 1; 'expresses deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and community'
By publicly thanking all WSP officers, the resolution affirms the value of their daily service and sacrifice, which may help counteract morale erosion and reinforce societal recognition of law enforcement’s role in community safety.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: Resolving clause 3; 'express profound appreciation to all Washington State Patrol officers'

Who Is Most Affected

Surviving family members of Trooper Tara-Marysa GutingPositive Impact
The resolution directly honors Trooper Guting’s memory and expresses condolences, offering symbolic closure and public recognition to her surviving family, especially her husband, brothers, and sister. While it cannot undo her loss, it affirms her legacy and the state’s gratitude.
Washington State Patrol officers and employeesPositive Impact
The resolution commends Trooper Guting and expresses gratitude to all WSP officers, reinforcing morale and public recognition of law enforcement service. This may help offset feelings of societal distrust or fatigue among officers, especially after high-profile line-of-duty deaths.
General public and communities served by the Washington State PatrolPositive Impact
By publicly honoring a fallen officer’s community engagement and commitment to 'Service with Humility', the resolution reinforces positive narratives about law enforcement and may strengthen public trust in WSP — particularly in Tacoma, where Trooper Guting served.
Local governments (counties, cities, towns)Mixed Impact
The resolution does not impose new costs, regulatory burdens, or tax changes on local governments; however, it may prompt local jurisdictions to align with the state’s expression of honor (e.g., flag-lowering, memorials), which is typically voluntary and low-cost.

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