HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4667, by Representatives Pearson and Kristiansen

     WHEREAS, The Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo has, since 1952 or earlier, brought the best chainsaw carvers in the world together in Sedro-Woolley to create master carvings; and
     WHEREAS, Many professional chainsaw carvers live in and around Sedro-Woolley; and
     WHEREAS, There is a plentiful supply of large scale cedar carving wood used for all carving competitions for this event in the Skagit County area; and
     WHEREAS, The community of Sedro-Woolley appreciates the chainsaw carving art form and has long been supportive of it, with a hundred or more carvings displayed on the streets of town; and
     WHEREAS, The Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo staged its first 4th of July celebration in 1886, making it the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in the state of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Recognition of the largest chainsaw carving show of its kind in the world would bring international and regional attention to Sedro-Woolley and would promote economic growth in Sedro-Woolley;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor chainsaw carvers' contributions in industry and in the community; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the Washington State House of Representatives to the Loggerodeo Board of Directors.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4667 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 16, 2012

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Barbara Baker, Chief Clerk