HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4703, by Representatives Romero, Wolfe, Jacobsen, Holm and J. Kohl

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings has generously pledged $10,000 toward the purchase of the Bigelow House, which will help preserve the history of the community and state in which they do business; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings is playing a role in restoring the Bigelow House, built in 1854, into a living history museum; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings significantly aided in the purchase of a home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the oldest frame buildings in Washington; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings has honored the spirits of Daniel Richardson and Ann Elizabeth White Bigelow, renowned pioneers in the creation of the Washington Territory, who built the house; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings has aided in observing the memory of Daniel Bigelow, who was a member of the first Territorial Legislature, a key player in formulating Washington's first education law, and an advocate of equal rights and women's suffrage; and

               WHEREAS, Ann Elizabeth White Bigelow, one of the first teachers in Washington, will also be commemorated as a significant part of Washington's history as a result of Olympia Federal Savings' contribution; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings has played a role in also honoring Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, who visited the house in 1871; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings supported the importance of higher education with their donation, because Daniel Bigelow was instrumental in the founding of one of the first colleges in Washington now known as the University of Puget Sound; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings will play a part in bringing school children and Washington citizens to Olympia and the Bigelow House to learn of their heritage; and

               WHEREAS, Olympia Federal Savings has greatly contributed to bringing Washington state and Olympia history to life;

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor Olympia Federal Savings for their commitment, dedication, and generosity to the people of Washington; and

               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Olympia Federal Savings.

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

                                       Resolution 4703 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                        March 9, 1994.

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                                                            Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk