The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs recently selected Sen. Steve Conway (D-South Tacoma) as its Legislator of the Year. Conway, who represents Parkland, Spanaway and other communities in and around south Tacoma with large populations of veteran and active-duty servicemembers, has long prioritized the wellbeing of military members and their families living in Washington. “I’m honored to receive this award, but far more important of course is what our soldiers and veterans have done for us. We must never forget the sacrifice they’ve made for us and the fact so many servicemembers have chosen to call our state home even when their service to our country is through,” Conway said. “I try my best every day to find ways for us ...
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Having served the 29th District as a State Representative for 18 years, Steve is now the Democratic senator for the Pierce County district that includes South Tacoma, East Lakewood and Parkland.
In addition to serving in a leadership role as the Vice President Pro Tempore, he is a member of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee and also serves on the Senate Ways & Means and Health & Long Term Care committees.
Read Sen. Conway’s full biography here.
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