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Newsletter - May 23, 2022

Renowned surgeon Dr. Samuel Kountz Jr. performed the first successful kidney transplant between individuals who were not twins. He later developed the prototype for the device used to maintain kidneys for up to 50 hours after removal - now standard equipment in medical facilities around the world.

Born in Lexa, Arkansas – one of the poorest areas of the state -  the town did not have a doctor so Kountz's parents were often called upon as nurse and midwife to pregnant mothers. Inspired, he worked his way through college -  completing a difficult residency program while interning in San Francisco, California. He continued his surgical training and transplant experimentation in London, England.  Before 1960, transplants usually ended in organ rejection within two years. Dr. Kountz discovered rejection could be adverted when monitoring blood flow of the organ and administering the steroid methylprednisolone. He performed the first successful kidney transplant between non-twins in 1961 and strongly advocated implantation of a second kidney at the earliest signs of rejection.

Dr. Kountz performed more than 500 transplants over his career (one was performed on live television) receiving many awards and accolades. He traveled the world sharing his expertise to improve and medical treatments and developed the largest kidney transplant research and training program in the country at the University of California, San Francisco.

Sources:  AARegistry.org; Blackpast.org; EncyclopediaofArkansas.net; NYTimes.com; Wikipedia.org 

Input Needed - Washington State Law Enforcement Use of Force Policy

In accordance with House Bill 1310, the Washington State Attorney General has developed a draft policy on law enforcement's use of force and de-escalation tactics.

Feedback on this model policy is needed before being finalized.

Please provide your comments on this draft policy before June 9, 2022

View and comment using this link:

https://fortress.wa.gov/atg/formhandler/ago/LawEnforcementPolicyFeedback.aspx

Evergreen BizLink: A Resource for Washington Small Business

Just launched is the Evergreen BizLink network. With its Resource Navigator, access to local, regional, and statewide business resource partners is streamlined and just at the click of a button for every business owner in Washington State.  Evergreen BizLink, powered by the WSMA, has over 60 nonprofit resource partners ready to help businesses launch, grow, and prosper, and the network is growing daily.

For more information contact Lisa Smith at lisa@wamicrobiz.org. 

Businesses can join the Evergreen BizLink Network at https://evergreenbizlink.com/join-the-network/

Port of Seattle Diversity in Contracting Public Notice

Sea-Tac International Airport recently announced its fiscal year 2023-2025 goal of 22.3% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects. Two public information sessions will be held virtually via Teams:

July 5, 2022 10 - 11 AM and July 7, 2022 10 - 11 AM 

Email diversityincontracting@portseattle.org with inquiries

Rep. John Lewis Tribute - Memorial & March

Saturday, June 18, 2022

First AME Church Seattle presents

The Power of the Vote - a tribute to Rep. John Lewis

Saturday, 18, 2022 9:30 am 2:00 pm

Join the FAME Richard Allen Brotherhood at three events to commemorate the work of past and present civil rights leaders.

9:30 AM - Memorial Service 1522 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. East Parking Lot

12 Noon - Motorcade begins from East Parking Lot

12:45 PM - March Across John Lewis Memorial Bridge (1st Ave NE & NE 100th St. Near the King County Transit Center)

For questions, contact Harry Thompson - harry@ibew46.com

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Friday, June 17, 1 - 7 PM  Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver, WA 98660. Presented by Odyssey World and the City of Vancouver. More details at https://www.juneteenthfreedomcelebration.com

CAREER INFORMATION

Featured here are a few of the organizations seeking applicants. Other job opportunities are listed at www.careers.wa.gov or www.caa.wa.gov/employmentopportunities

• The Employment Security Department seeks a Career Connect Washington Sector Strategy Manager. Apply before May 30, 2022.
• Washington State Attorney General's Office recruitments: Opportunities state-wide. View at https://www.atg.wa.gov
• Pierce County Library System (PCLS) is hiring! Visit their website to apply - http://jobs.pcls.us
•  Find jobs with the King County Housing Authority   
• Puget Sound Partnership - Contracts Coordinator
• Department of Enterprise Services - Program Specialist 2; Strategy & Performance Consultant (WMS1)
• Washington State Lottery - Customer Service Specialist 2. Closing May 30, 2022
• South Puget Sound Community College  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/spscc