SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1995-8628

By Senator Prentice

     WHEREAS, Bill Longbrake has made a major contribution to the quality of life in the state of Washington through application of his time, talent and commitment in both the public and private sectors;

     WHEREAS,  Bill Longbrake's distinguished career of public service began with a successful tenure with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and included senior positions with both agencies; and

     WHEREAS,  His distinguished career in the private sector began in 1982 when he joined Washington Mutual Savings Bank as executive vice president; and

     WHEREAS,  Bill Longbrake played an integral role in the growth and success of  one of the Northwest's premier financial institutions, assuming the position of senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Washington Mutual in 1988; and

     WHEREAS,  Bill Longbrake  contributed his time and talent to the success of the financial services industry in Washington, including service as president of the Puget Sound Council of Financial Institutions; and

     WHEREAS,  Bill Longbrake  has devoted thousands of hours of volunteer time to the issue of affordable housing in this state,  including service as president of the Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program, chairman of the board of Threshold Housing, as chair of the Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board; and

     WHEREAS,  Bill is now continuing his public service, returning to Washington D.C.   as chief financial officer and deputy to the chair for financial policy with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the state of Washington now hereby recognizes and honors Bill Longbrake for his unique contribution to the financial services industry in this state and the nation, and for his dedication to the goal of affordable housing; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate congratulates Bill Longbrake as he returns to public service and wishes him well in this new endeavor.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted by Secretary of the Senate to Bill Longbrake.

I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1995-8628,

adopted by the Senate April 17, 1995.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate