Honoring the life and career of sportscaster Tony Ventrella.
HR 4654 is a House resolution honoring Tony Ventrella, a Seattle sportscaster and community leader who served 40 years in media and local government. The resolution recognizes his career at KOMO 4 and KING 5, his community work (including founding a theater program and volunteering), and his roles on the Newcastle City Council and as Deputy Mayor. Adopted by the Washington State House of Representatives on April 7, 2025, it formally commemorates his life and legacy following his passing in October 2024. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create legal obligations or policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mari Leavitt
DDemocratic
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Bronoske
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Stuebe
RRepublican
Co
Janice Zahn
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremie Dufault
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Parshley
DDemocratic
Co
My-Linh Thai
DDemocratic
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