WHEREAS, Every April, the beautiful Skagit Valley debuts brilliant
colors of spring; and
WHEREAS, The Skagit Valley is the second largest producer of tulips
in the world; and
WHEREAS, Every year, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival involves the
communities of Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Anacortes, La Conner, Mount
Vernon, Concrete, Conway, and Upper Skagit Valley; and
WHEREAS, 2003 will mark the festival's 20th anniversary, and
beginning this year the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will be held
during the entire month of April instead of the usual three weekends;
and
WHEREAS, This year's Tulip Festival Ambassadors, Lindsey Oosterhof
and Michael Elhardt, will ably and personably perform their
responsibilities as representatives of this festival; and
WHEREAS, Highlights of the festival include the Annual Kiwanis
Salmon Barbeque, Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair, Anacortes Quilt
Walk, and much more, including last year's added attraction, the
Country Market; and
WHEREAS, More than half a million people visited the Skagit Valley
Tulip Festival last year, participating in the joy and excitement of
this annual event and contributing to the economy of Skagit Valley; and
WHEREAS, This nationally acclaimed celebration creates a spirit of
communal pride for residents of Skagit Valley;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate
salute the communities of the Skagit Valley, their Chambers of
Commerce, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Ambassadors, Tulip Festival
Committee, community leaders, and corporate sponsors for the success of
this important event; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage all Washington
residents to take time to enjoy this spectacular display, which
reflects the fullness of life in the valley and the valley's wonderful
people; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Skagit Valley
Tulip Festival Executive Director Audrey Smith and the Tulip Festival
Ambassadors.