SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1996-8694

By Senator Snyder

     WHEREAS, The Shelburne Inn of Seaview, Washington is our state's oldest continuously operating inn; and

     WHEREAS, In June of this year, The Shelburne Inn will commemorate its 100th anniversary; and

     WHEREAS, The history of The Shelburne Inn is both rich and diverse, as it has long served as a landmark in the coastal village of Seaview, attracting visitors from across the country and demonstrating its usefulness to the community; and

     WHEREAS, In keeping with the Shelburne's heritage, numerous restoration and refurbishing projects have been meticulously undertaken to confirm its ability to adapt to the changing times; and

     WHEREAS, The Shelburne Inn is rated as one of the "Top 25 inns worldwide" and is one of only 6 Washington inns listed in The Innkeepers' Register , a guide to 309 of the most prestigious guest accommodations in North America and Great Britain;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate pays tribute to The Shelburne Inn on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and extends to the operators and staff its best wishes during this centennial celebration; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to send a copy of this resolution to Laurie Anderson and David Campiche, owners and operators of The Shelburne Inn.

I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1996-8694,

adopted by the Senate March 7, 1996.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate