HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4726, by Representatives R. Johnson, Quall, Sehlin, Karahalios and J. Kohl

               WHEREAS, The beautiful Skagit Valley is the tulip capital of the Northwest; and

               WHEREAS, Every April the tulips are in bloom, celebrating the beginning of spring; and

               WHEREAS, The Skagit Valley begins the festival season in Washington State with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival; and

               WHEREAS, This year's tenth annual event will run from April 1 through April 17, focusing on the communities of Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Anacortes, La Conner, and Mount Vernon; and

               WHEREAS, Nearly half a million people visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival last year, participating in the joy and excitement of this annual event and contributing to the economy of the Skagit Valley; and

               WHEREAS, This year's visitors will be overwhelmed by more than one thousand five hundred acres of tulips reflecting all the colors of the rainbow and by the fullness of life in the valley and its wonderful people; and

               WHEREAS, Highlights of the event include the Mount Vernon Street Fair, a Sousa concert, an International Volkswalk, the Tulip Pedal bicycle ride, the Paccar Open House, and a 10K Slug Run;

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives salute the five communities of the Skagit Valley and their chambers of commerce for their Skagit Valley Tulip Festival; and

               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we commend the community leaders and corporate sponsors responsible for the success of this important event and encourage citizens from across Washington State to take the time to enjoy this spectacular display; and

               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives issue this resolution in recognition of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, April 1 through 17, 1994.

                                        I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                                  Resolution 4726 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                     March 14, 1994.

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                                                         Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk