WHEREAS, The high level of competition and enduring tradition of
girls high school basketball is well established in the state of
Washington; and
WHEREAS, The state high school girls AAAA basketball championship
tournament completed March 3, 2007, demonstrated with spirited play and
exemplary sportsmanship the appeal of the sport among players,
students, parents, and fans of Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The most difficult accomplishment in the world of sports
is to live up to the high expectations and to reach the ultimate goal
of a tournament championship; and
WHEREAS, The Lewis & Clark High School Tigers girls basketball team
triumphed on March 3 in the Class AAAA championship game, and, by
winning 39-34 over a worthy opponent from University High School,
became the Class AAAA Champions; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Lewis & Clark High School Tigers girls
basketball team are Daisy Burke, Katrina Bech, Katelan Redmon, Kiki
January, Jeneva Anderson, Ula Tauala, Emily Travis, Brittany Kennedy,
Lyndi Seidensticker, Kelsey Baker, Cambrie Marks, Ashley Woodruff, and
Sarah Kliewer; and
WHEREAS, Each of the Lewis & Clark Tigers distinguished themselves
with their sportsmanship and determination, team members and fans
alike; and
WHEREAS, The Lewis & Clark High School Tigers under the leadership
of Coach Jim Redmon, and assistant coaches Nicole Duvernay, Kara
Piippo, Kari Ike, Tim Ike, Michelle Spohr, Michelle Grafos, Jennifer
Kennedy, and Stephanie Korling, have brought distinction and pride to
Lewis & Clark High School, its students, its supporters, and the entire
Spokane community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in recognition of the
outstanding accomplishments of the team members and the coaching staff,
the Senate honor and congratulate the Lewis & Clark High School girls
basketball team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted to the School District 81 School Board, the
administration of Lewis & Clark High School, and each of the players
and coaches.