HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4680, by Representatives Schoesler, Cox, Barlean and Dunn

      WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to honor excellence in every field of endeavor; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse High School Vikings Track Team won the 1998 State B championship; and

      WHEREAS, The Vikings Track Team members include:  Katie Coles, April Nelson, Shelli Smick, Anna Hilty-Jones, and Leah Hemphill; and

      WHEREAS, Each member contributed to the team's trip to the finals by scoring points which combine to qualify the team for state competition; and

      WHEREAS, Athletics promotes the cultivation of self-discipline, initiative and communication in student athletes which carries over into their school work and community participation; and

      WHEREAS, Viking Track Team members set a good example for their fellow students and demonstrated that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible; and

      WHEREAS, The Vikings Track Team members are a credit to their community;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Garfield-Palouse Track Team members for their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice in achieving this significant accomplishment; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Coaches Phil Morgan and Tim Coles be recognized and commended for their leadership and care for the team; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the teachers, classmates, and parents of the team members be recognized for the important part they played in helping these student athletes excel; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Coaches Phil Morgan and Tim Coles, Athletic Director Alli Bennett, Principal Skip Wilson and the members of the Garfield-Palouse Track Team.

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

      Resolution 4680 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 19, 1999.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk    Dean R. Foster Co-Chief Clerk