HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 91-4609, by Representatives Broback and Winsley

   WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

   WHEREAS, The Curtis High School Vikings' boys football team from Tacoma is the 1990 Class AAA state champions; and

   WHEREAS, The individual and team play of the Vikings have brought the team back-to-back state championships becoming one of only three teams in the history of the state of Washington to do so; and

   WHEREAS, Curtis High School Coach Bob Lucey showed leadership and skill in focusing his team on winning to become again state champions; and

   WHEREAS, The offensive running might of Brian Smith and Singor Mobley was skillfully balanced by the passing arm of quarterback Brian Jensen to beat Newport High School 30-14; and

   WHEREAS, The Viking defense held Newport's explosive rushing offense to 196 yards and its record-setting running back to just 39 yards;

   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington recognize and honor the Curtis High School Vikings' boys football team and their coach, Bob Lucey, for their accomplishments; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Coach Bob Lucey and the Curtis Vikings.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of Resolution 4609 adopted by the House of Representatives February 13, 1991.

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       Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives