HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4667, by Representative Finkbeiner

            WHEREAS, The State of Washington encourages excellence in all endeavors; and

            WHEREAS, The discipline and pride instilled in youth by playing team sports lasts a lifetime; and

            WHEREAS, A good coach is a vital part of that experience; and

            WHEREAS, Coach Doug Chapple has been coaching for twenty-eight years and in that capacity has served as a role model and inspiration for thousands of Lake Washington School District students; and

            WHEREAS, Coach Chapple has emphasized both academics and athletics to his students; and

            WHEREAS, He has coached Cross-Country, Track, Football, and Wrestling and collected an impressive win record which includes more than 205 winning wrestling dual meet matches at both the junior and senior high school levels; and

            WHEREAS, He has been named Coach of the Year many times; and

            WHEREAS, Coach Chapple was one of the original founders of the Pacific Northwest Wrestling Officials Association; and

            WHEREAS, In his role as a teacher in the Business Department at Lake Washington High School, Doug Chapple has stressed the value of education to students and motivated many to strive for success rather than quit; and

            WHEREAS, Coach Chapple is preparing to retire and explore new challenges, not limited to, but including marriage;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives express its gratitude and appreciation to Doug Chapple for his positive influence on our students and his contribution to the spirit of the entire student body; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Coach Chapple and the principal of Lake Washington High School.

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

                                  Resolution 4667 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                       April 27, 1993.

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                                                          Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk