HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 91-4678, by Representatives Morton, Chandler, Hochstatter, Fuhrman, McLean and Ballard

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

     WHEREAS, Team sports provide opportunities for the participants to develop and enhance their physical agility, mental alertness, independence, cooperation, and the ability to work with others for a common good; and

     WHEREAS, The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors, H. P. Carstensen, Joe Collier, Nathan Dunham, Lee Heathman, Tim Hunsaker, Brad Isaak, Phil Johnston, Todd Miller, Chris-Alan Peha, Ryan Peha, David Spurbeck, and Cody Zimbelman, have demonstrated these characteristics by leading their school to victory as the 1991 Class B Basketball State Champions; and

     WHEREAS, The Warriors defeated the Tacoma Baptist Crusaders by a score of 60-52, in an impressive comeback from a nine point deficit in the third quarter of the championship game; and

     WHEREAS, In the championship game, Nathan Dunham scored 25 points, Tim Hunsaker scored 15 points, and Todd Miller scored 14 points; and

     WHEREAS, Nathan Dunham and Tim Hunsaker were selected to the 1991 All-Tournament Team, and Nathan Dunham was named the Most Valuable Player for the 1991 State B Basketball Tournament; and

     WHEREAS, Head Coach Mike Carlquist guided the Warriors to a record of twenty-four wins and four losses this season; and

     WHEREAS, These records and accomplishments could not have been achieved without the support, cooperation, and participation of every member of the team and the coaching staff; and

     WHEREAS, The parents, faculty, administration, and students all contributed to these accomplishments by joining together as a united community in a spirit of competition and support for the athletes, cheering the team on to victory;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors as the State B Basketball Champions, the students, coaches, and teachers; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to each member of the Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School basketball team, Coach Mike Carlquist, Superintendent John Magers, and Principal Bill Penrose.

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

        Resolution 4678 adopted by the House of Representatives

                            April 25, 1991.

                     ________________________________

           Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives