HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4681, by Representatives Schoesler, Cox, Barlean and Dunn

      WHEREAS, Athletics is an effective manner for girls to develop leadership skills and confidence; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse High School Vikings Girls Softball Team demonstrated excellence and dedication in winning the 1998 State B championship; and

      WHEREAS, Achievement in sports contributes to personal growth and the formation of important values such as teamwork, persistence, cooperation, and communication that will serve the players for life; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse Vikings Girls Softball Team players are Jenny Iverson, Heidi Worthington, Brenda Bower, Jennifer Cronk, Annie Flansburg, Sandra Tronsen, Toshia Smith, Heidi Slinkard, Holly Sheldon, Tawni Welch, Joanna Wall, Lea Anne Hegg, Edilsa Bishop, Tricia Schwartzman, Teresa Atkinson, Shannon Roper, Nancy Sheffler, Jessica Hayden, Missy Hill, Sarelle Parrish, Carly Kerr, and Eva Hershaw; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse Vikings Girls Softball Team has won the state championship for the second year in a row; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse Vikings ended the 1998 regular season with an impressive 19-1 record; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse Vikings Softball Team's hard work and perseverance set a good example for its fellow students; and

      WHEREAS, Coach Kevin Sheffler and Assistant Coaches Gary Parberry, Nikkie Brown, and Kacey Pfaff, through their leadership and discipline, have become role models for their players; and

      WHEREAS, The Garfield-Palouse Vikings are a credit to their community;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Garfield-Palouse Girls Softball Team for their hard work, commitment, and sacrifice in achieving this significant accomplishment; 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 a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to:  Head Coach Kevin Sheffler; Assistant Coaches Gary Parberry, Nikkie Brown, and Kacey Pfaff; Athletic Director Alli Bennett; Principal Skip Wilson; and the members of the Garfield-Palouse Girls Softball Team.

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

      Resolution 4681 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