Val, Keith and Buddy


Val on the Senate Floor

About Val

Leadership: American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Elected Member National Board of Directors, 2005-present.

Elective Office: House of Representatives 1992, 1994; Senate 1996, 2000, 2004.

Standing Committees (2007-08): Ranking Republican Member, Human Services and Corrections; Member: Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation; Rules.

Special Committees: Coordinator, Joint Legislative Committee on Abstinence Education and Motivation; Tiered Classification for Foster Parent Licensing Study Committee; Joint Task Force on the Administration and Delivery of Services to Children and Families, 2005, 2006; Washington State Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee; Termination & Equal Justice Committee Task Force; Family Policy Council; Children's Legislative Oversight Committee, Catalyst For Kids; ALEC Telecommunications & Technology Task Force.

Community Service: Calvary Baptist Church; 1991 Concerned Women for America, elected member of National Board of Directors;

Awards and Special Recognition:

Year

Organization

1993

Snohomish County Law Enforcement
Support of Public Safety

1994-95

Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

1994-2006

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Guardian of Small Business

1993-94, 1995-96,
1997-98

Independent Business Association (IBA)
Perfect Small Business Voting Record

1995-96

Independent Business Association (IBA)
Private Enterprise Gold Medal for a Perfect Voting Record

1996

Washington Retail Association
Outstanding Support Award

1996

For Future Generations Award

1996

Washington State Law Enforcement Association
Sentinel Award

1996

Washington Association of Vocational Administrators
Outstanding Support of Vocational-Technical Education

1997

Heritage Baptist Fellowship
Repair the Breach Award

1997-99

Washington Council For The Prevention of
Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN)
Appreciation for Service Award

1997, 2002

Washington State Farm Bureau
100 Percent Voting Record

1999

Friends and Constituents
Keeper of the Flame Award

1999

National Commission Against Drunk Driving
Finalist’s Award

2000-07

Association of Washington Business
Cornerstone Award

2001

Firearms Rights Coalition
Legislative Shootout - Team Captain

2003-05

Washington Conservative Union
100 percent Legislative Rating

2005

Institute for Family Development
Child Advocate of the Year Award

2005, 2007

Snohomish County Chambers
Business Champion Award

2006

Concerned Women for America of Washington State
Faithful Service in the Cause of Righteousness

2007

Cattle Producers of Washington
Drover’s Award

2007

American Legislative Exchange Council
Dedicated State Chair Award

2007

American Legislative Exchange Council
Recognition of Dedication to Jeffersonian Principles

2007

Washington State Farm Bureau
Friends of the Farm Exemplary Voting Record

2007

Everett Area Chamber of Commerce and
South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce
For supporting legislation to create University of Washington campus in Snohomish/Island/Skagit Counties

2007

Ellis, Li & McKinstry LLC
DOMA Courage Award

Profession: Retired; State Senator.

Education: Washington public schools and college.

Personal: Val and her husband, Keith, are lifetime residents of Washington state. They have two adult sons and six grandchildren.

Paid for by Citizens for Val Stevens, GOP, P. O. Box 3236, Arlington, WA  98223