Marquette Savings Bank, S.A.
10533 West National Avenue
West Allis, Wisconsin 53227
August 1, 2000
VIA EDGAR AND FACSIMILE (202-942-9530)
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Marquette Savings Bank, S.A. ("Marquette")
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-95173)
("Registration Statement")
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is hereby made to the above-referenced Registration
Statement filed by Marquette with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("Commission") on January 21, 2000, which was submitted in
connection with the proposed formation of a mid-tier holding company
of Marquette and the acquisition by Marquette stockholders of the mid-
tier holding company's common stock in exchange for their Marquette
common stock on a one-for-one basis.
Pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, Marquette hereby makes application to withdraw this
Registration Statement, together with all exhibits thereto. Marquette
determined not to proceed with the proposed transaction described in
the Registration Statement because Marquette was acquired by North
Shore Bank, FSB and its existence consequently was terminated on July
31, 2000. Marquette has not sold any of the shares covered by the
Registration Statement. Marquette's management believes that
Commission approval of this application would be consistent with the
public interest and the protection of investors.
Please provide Marquette with a copy of the order granting
withdrawal of the Registration Statement as soon as available. If you
have any questions regarding the above matter, please call Christopher
Zinski at (312) 258-5548 or Melissa Krasnow at (312) 258-5510 of
Schiff Hardin & Waite.
Very truly yours,
Marquette Savings Bank, S.A.
By: /s/ Richard A. Knisbeck
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Richard A. Knisbeck,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
