Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) has offered a resolution commending and honoring the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club, recognizing August 2011 as Lawn Bowling Month, and welcoming this month’s United States Lawn Bowling Championship to Beacon Hill and Seattle. You can read the resolution here.

Mayor McGinn and the City Council have also issued a similar proclamation, and King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed August 24-29 as Lawn Bowling Week in King County.

The U.S. National Championship will take place at Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club on August 23-28. Volunteers are wanted, and spectators are welcome. Here is the schedule of events.

(Thanks to Nita Chambers of the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club for the heads-up!)