The House concurrent resolution No. R-338 congratulates Northshire Bookstore on its 50 years of exceptional literary merchandising and promotion. Founded in 1976 by Ed and Barbara Morrow in Manchester Center, Northshire has evolved significantly over the decades, including a relocation to the historic Colburn House in 1985 and a major expansion in 2003 under the leadership of their son, Chris Morrow. The bookstore has garnered national recognition, receiving the Bookseller of the Year award from Publishers Weekly in 2006, and has expanded to a second location in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Following the Morrow family's successful ownership, Northshire was purchased in 2021 by Clark and Lu French, and later by a local family consisting of sisters Cathleen, Nicole, Ashley Ihasz-Austin, and her husband Scott, after Lu French's passing in 2022. The bookstore continues to thrive, hosting over 200 events annually, including author talks and community activities, and is known for its dedicated staff and unique shopping experience. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for Northshire's contributions to the literary community and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the bookstore.