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* To perpetuate the "Gorton Legacy" which Slade himself defines as loyal staff, friends and supporters from throughout his career (see "About Slade" for his tribute to his staff).
* To honor Slade in a manner befitting his many contributions to Washington State and America.
To learn more about an exciting project that accomplishes both goals, go to
The Gorton Center at NBR
