HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4648, by Representatives L. Thomas, Robertson, Cooke, Cairnes, Patterson, G. Fisher, Dyer and Smith

      WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

      WHEREAS, The Kent-Meridian High School girls varsity basketball team has exhibited the highest level of excellence in winning the state AAA basketball championship on March 11, 1995; and

      WHEREAS, This level of excellence is built upon an admirable and solid foundation of success; and

      WHEREAS, Achievement in sports is kindred and akin to the values for achievement in life, inasmuch as the setting of the very highest goals and aspirations and the persistence, dedication, sacrifice, commitment, focus, effort, teamwork, skill, and talent to obtain those goals and aspirations all correspond to lifetime and personal achievement; and

      WHEREAS, The extraordinary achievements of the Kent-Meridian High School girls varsity basketball team are due to the outstanding individual efforts of each team member; and

      WHEREAS, These outstanding accomplishments would not have been possible without the instruction, guidance, and leadership of the Head Coach, Derek Powell, nor would these accomplishments have been possible without the unequivocal support and encouragement of the Kent-Meridian High School student body, faculty and staff, alumni, family and friends, community members, and fans;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor the excellence in achievement and spirit shown by the Kent-Meridian High School and for the example of inspiration such achievements have set for others; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to each member of the Championship Team and Coaching Staff indicated herewith as well as the Principal of Kent-Meridian High School.

      I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

     Resolution 4648 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 5, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk