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.