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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 15
Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration under Section 12(g) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Suspension of Duty to File Reports Under
Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission File Number: 0-13833
GEORGE MASON BANKSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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11185 MAIN STREET
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Zip Code
Registrant's Telephone Number,
including Area Code: (703) 352-1100
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS COVERED BY THIS FORM
COMMON STOCK, $1.11 PAR VALUE
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Title of all other classes of securities for which a duty to file reports under
section 13(a) or 15(d) remains - NONE
Please place an X in the Box(es) to designate the appropriate rule provision(s)
relied upon to terminate or suspend the duty to file reports:
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Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(i) [X] Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(ii) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(ii) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(i) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(i) [ ] Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(ii) [ ]
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(ii) [ ] Rule 15d-6 [ ]
Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i) [ ]
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Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification date: NONE
Pursuant the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, United
Bankshares, Inc., as successor by merger to George Mason Bankshares, Inc., has
caused this certification/notice to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
duly authorized person.
Date: May 6, 1998 By: /s/ Joseph Wm. Sowards
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Joseph Wm. Sowards
Executive Vice President
