[Letterhead of Glen Burnie Bancorp]
** Via EDGAR **
December 12, 1997
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Glen Burnie Bancorp
Registration Statement on Form S-3
File No: 333-5080
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the authority granted by Rule 478(c) under the
Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned agent for service named
in the captioned filing hereby withdraws the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 filed by Glen Burnie Bancorp (the
"Registrant") on June 19, 1996. The Registrant believes that
the public interest is best served by the withdrawal of this
registration statement at this time.
If you require additional information or have any
questions you may contact me at (410) 766-3300.
Sincerely,
/s/ F. William Ruethe, Jr.
F. William Kuethe, Jr.
Agent for Service