Washington had Just 350.000 people. well under the current population of present day Seattle. Over the last century the State has grown to nearly 4.5 million people. These residents. like the pioneers before them. were attracted to the State by its soaring forests. rich waters. grand mountains. and mild cli. mate. These hardy inhabitants came from around the globe. with many early settlers hailing from Scandanavia and more recent immigrants coming from Asia and Latin America. Let us for a moment Mr. President. turn back the clock 100 years. to the events leading to statehood that are commemorated by the resolution.
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