Beef at the WA Capitol
The Washington Cattlemen's Association grilled tri-tip steak for sandwiches to be served at Beef Day at the Capitol on Thursday.
REBECCA PETTINGILL/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
AB Foods donated 582 pounds of tri-tip from their Toppenish location for Beef Day. The annual event helps cattle ranchers network with legislators and lobbyists to ensure everyone is working to meet the needs of the ranching industry.
Smiles were abundant as people waited in rainy weather to receive their food which included milk, cookies and asparagus.
A group from the Cattlemen’s Association delivered plates to Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office and got the opportunity to meet and have a short conversation with the governor. He asked them about their brands and favorite cowboy songs.
Taiwan Consulate Director General Daniel Kuo-ching Chen also got a sandwich at Beef Day.
Asparagus was donated by Charlie Brown, Co-Founder of Cascade Government Affairs, on behalf of Washington asparagus growers.
Local legislator Sen. Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake), center with the white handkerchief, made sure to get her tri-tip and photos with volunteers at the event.
OLYMPIA – A big grill billowed smoke just in front of the steps of the Capitol Building in Olympia Thursday. A line of hungry visitors didn’t let the rain get them down as they looked forward to a traditional Beef Day steak.
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