HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1985-012introduced on: March 7, 1985 >-,.Resolution No. 85-12 Proposed by: Cole
Introduced by: Cole
A Memorial of the Whatcom County Council
to the Legislature of the State of Washington
to Proclaim "Louie Louie" as the Official
State Song
Whereas, the State of Washington needs a contemporary theme song that
can be used to engender a sense of pride and community, and in
the enhancement of tourism and economic development; and
Whereas, the "baby boom generation" has now come of age and constitutes
as ma major target population for the attraction of tourists and is also
an age group with increasing influence over economic decisions
such as where to locate industrial and commercial expansion; and ,,...,...,o_
Whereas, the State of Washington should find a unique means of
enearing itself to this generation through an appropriate symbol
of the Pacific Northwest quality of life; and
Ihereas, the official state song is an appropriate symbol of our
quality of life, provided, that it has national appeal and recognition;
and
Whereas, there is only one song that is as well known to the "baby
boomers" and which has been so intensively enjoyed by them for
decades; and
Whereas, there is only one song that can adequately express the
strength, character, creativity, and vitality of Washingtonians;
and
Whereas, this important issue is under consideration by the
��gis_.ature now in session, at the instigation of the 'Almost Live"
television program,
NOW, therefore, the Whatcom County Council hereby respectfully
memorializes the Washington State Legislature to proclaim "Louie
Louie" as the official song of the State of Washington; and
Be it further resolved that, should the Legislature in its wisdom
create a new County, it should be named "Louie Louie" County; and
Be it finally resolved, that Governor Gardner is respectfully
petitioned to take a public stand on this issue.
'assed the Council this 7th day of _ March , 1985.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William Roehl
Chair
Attest:
'lerk of the Couficil