HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4685, by Representative McCoy

     WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature recognizes the many years of service that Susan Mae Wilbur, Lop-che-alh, gave to the people of the Swinomish Tribe and to the State of Washington, and desires to celebrate her life and applaud her many contributions and accomplishments; and
     WHEREAS, Susan Mae Wilbur was Vice Chair of the Swinomish Tribe and a true leader of the Swinomish Tribe and servant to her people; and     
     WHEREAS, In addition to acting as Swinomish Vice Chair, Susan Mae Wilbur served as Chair of the Budget Committee and Swinomish Housing Authority Board, gave unselfishly of herself, and devoted countless hours of her time and energy; and
     WHEREAS, Susan Mae Wilbur was elected to both the Swinomish Senate and the La Conner School Board for more than two decades, and served the people of her community in countless ways; and
     WHEREAS, Susan Mae Wilbur worked as a youth alcohol counselor, the Swinomish Tribe's Recreation Director, and was the Director of the Swinomish Tribe's Day Care Center since its inception in 1992, and, as such, profoundly impacted the lives of a generation of Swinomish children and their families; and
     WHEREAS, Susan Mae Wilbur served on the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, the American Indian Health Commission, the Northwest Washington Service Unit Health Board, and the Tribes Personnel Committee, and devoted her life to ensuring the health and well-being of her tribe and the people of the State of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Susan Mae Wilbur also contributed her talents by serving on the Skagit River System Cooperative Board and the Swinomish Gaming Commission;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington honor the spirit, the devotion, and servitude of Susan Mae Wilbur and extend its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Susan Mae Wilbur; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to her husband, Todd Wilbur.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4685 adopted by the House of Representatives
January 30, 2004



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Richard Nafziger, Chief Clerk