HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4678, by Representatives Basich, Kessler, Buck and Hatfield

      WHEREAS, The Wishkah Valley Loggerettes finished 29-0 and are the 1995 State Girls Class B Basketball Champions; and

      WHEREAS, The Loggerettes won the championship at the state playoffs in Spokane; and

      WHEREAS, This marks the third season in a row that Wishkah Valley has reigned as Pacific League Champions and District IV Champions; and

      WHEREAS, The Loggerettes, worked together with exceptional teamwork in practice and games to produce a winning team from one of the smallest high schools in the state; and

      WHEREAS, The Loggerettes, Sissel Pierce, Crystal Teague, Mindy McElliott, Abbie Pierce, Amanda Matthews, Kim Witt, Ronda Moodenbaugh, Melissa Bowen, Amber Matthews, Carissa Johnson, and Debbie Gerchak, have an outstanding three-year record of 82 wins and 5 losses; and

      WHEREAS, Coach Rick McDougall and his assistant Dave Busz have shown exceptional leadership and strategy to lead the team to victory; and

      WHEREAS, Team managers Nicole Eager and Steve Ashler have contributed greatly to the undefeated season; and

      WHEREAS, This proud accomplishment would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of all the students and staff of Wishkah Valley High School including Principal Dale Bowen and Superintendent Jim Miller, the parents, families, and members of the community;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor the young women of the Wishkah Loggerettes Basketball Team for this hard-earned championship and for its contribution to the spirit of the entire student body and the community; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Captain of the Wishkah Valley Loggerettes Basketball team, the Head Coach, the Student Body President, and the School Principal.

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

      Resolution 4678 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 18, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk