Meanwhile, in the state of Washington, more impetus was brewing to push the history of 'Louie Louie' from the unusual to the implausible. Resolution No. 85-12 to the Legislature of the State of Washington by Whatcom County Commissioner Craig Cole called for 'Louie Louie' to be proclaimed the official state song. Citing Washington's need for 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', Cole's resolution 'respectfully memorializes the Washington State Legislature to proclaim 'Louie Louie' as the official state song', and to name a newly created county 'Louie Louie County'. It also petitions Governor Booth Gardner' to take a public stand on the issue'. (A column in the March 12, 1985, Seattle Times stated that 'a spokesman for the governor said Gardner has never heard either [state song] 'Washington, My Home' or 'Louie Louie'. The governor is to listen to both songs in the next few days.')

Support for Cole's resolution from the governor or from 'Washington, My Home' composer Helen Davis (then aged 79) was not exactly earth-shattering, resulting in Senate Resolution 1985-37 which dodgingly declared April 12, 1985 'Louie Louie Day'. Support for Cole's resolution from the voting populace and the media, however, was significant, and several thousand people attended a 'Louie Louie' rally that April day to view performances by Paul Revere And The Raiders, The Wailers, and The Kingsmen. The following Sunday, April 15, 1985, a Seattle affair featured the premiere performance of a new, Washington-flavored lyrics specially penned by Berry. Berry, in tones similar to Dr. Frankenstein's when he realized the cosmic significance of his creation, gasped, 'How far can this thing go?' While Washington's State Senate passed Cole's resolution, the House did not, and 'Louie Louie' did not become the official state song.