HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96-4698, by Representatives Backlund and Lambert

      WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington state legislature to honor excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

      WHEREAS, Organized athletics promote, in part, the values necessary for success in scholarship and life because participation, contribution, and success in athletics hones, develops, and cultivates perseverance, dedication, sacrifice, teamwork, integrity, sportsmanship, loyalty, and spirit; and

      WHEREAS, Built upon these core values, the Woodinville West Little League Major Boys All-Star team has exhibited the highest standards of achievement in seizing the 1995 District 8 Championship; and

      WHEREAS, The Woodinville West Little League Major Boys All-Star team capitalized upon this victorious momentum by becoming the 1995 Washington State Champions after a hard fought state tournament, wherein they successively and decisively battled teams from Larch Mountain, Port Angeles, Soundview, Marysville, and Moses Lake, outscoring their opponents an amazing forty-five to twelve; and

      WHEREAS, The Woodinville West Little League Major Boys All-Star team advanced to the Western Regionals in San Bernardino, California, where from valiant competition they went into the tournament with the best scoring statistics, outscoring their opponents ninety-one to twenty; and

      WHEREAS, The Woodinville West Little League Major Boys All-Star team victories are due from the guidance, instruction, and contributions of Scott Johnson, Manager, Steve Anderson, Coach, Dodie Smith, League President, and the combined efforts of each and every member of the team; to wit:  Ryan Anderson, Kyle Gode, Alex Pickrell, Brian Carlson, Matty Johnson, Steve Sabourin, Shane duNann, Chad Johnston, Josh Vitulli, Craig Forrest, Tyler Law, Kevin Weil, and Zach Woodward;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the highest level of excellence shown by the Woodinville West Little League Major Boys All-Stars and for the outstanding and shining example it has 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 the Manager, Coach, League President, and each team member of the Woodinville West Little League Major Boys All-Stars.

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

      Resolution 4698 adopted by the House of Representatives

                         February 7, 1996.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk