SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1997-8667

By Senator Swanson

     WHEREAS, Mason County for fifty-three years has been honoring the harvesting and replanting of trees and the many men and women who have worked and who continue to work in this valuable natural resource; and

     WHEREAS, The Mason County Forest Heritage Festival has helped promote the Washington State motto AKeep Washington Green@ during these many years; and

     WHEREAS, The Mason County Forest Heritage Festival has been honoring the history of Mason County; and

     WHEREAS, An annual parade, logging, barbecue, dance, antique show, and many other activities have been participated in and enjoyed by many tens of thousands of Mason County citizens and others; and

     WHEREAS, Many students have been involved in the Mason County Forest Heritage Festival including the Royal Court, Paul Bunyan, Smokey the Bear, and many other activities;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Mason County Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 25, 1997 to June 1, 1997 as Mason County Forest Heritage Festival Week and ask everyone to honor this week with enjoyment and festivities.