HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-4671, by Representatives Blake, Tharinger, Rossetti, and Van De Wege

WHEREAS, The Review Club of Aberdeen is celebrating one hundred twenty-five years of existence; and

WHEREAS, The Review Club of Aberdeen was founded by fourteen pioneer women on March 3, 1891, "for the purpose of reading and discussing good books" with the hope of broadening their knowledge while helping to settle the Great Northwest; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Review Club of Aberdeen obtain knowledge through two monthly meetings featuring a short ten minute talk on any topic by one member and an hour long review of any book by another member; and

WHEREAS, There are currently seventeen members and an additional six lifetime members who have been involved in the organization for over twenty-five years; and

WHEREAS, Margery Morrison, Gretchen Brennan, and Joyce Smith joined the club over forty-five years ago and are still actively participating today;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Review Club of Aberdeen and its members' commitment to knowledge, education, and the benefits of reading and discussion; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate the Review Club of Aberdeen, and wish what is believed to be the oldest women's cultural club in the state of Washington many more years of successful meetings; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Review Club of Aberdeen.