HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4633, by Representatives Horn and Ballasiotes

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

            WHEREAS, The incredible Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team exhibited the highest level of excellence in overcoming the competition and winning the Washington State High School Boys' Basketball AAA Championship on March 13, 1993, by a score of 59 to 54; and

            WHEREAS, The amazing Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team demonstrated spirited play and exemplary sportsmanship in achieving this outstanding accomplishment; and

            WHEREAS, The awesome Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team had an impressive 1992 season team record of twenty-three wins and only six losses; and

            WHEREAS, Jason Cooper was selected as the Washington State High School Boys' Basketball AAA Championship Tournament's Most Valuable Player, a feat that exemplifies the epitome of a well-rounded and skilled athlete; and

            WHEREAS, These extraordinary accomplishments could not have been achieved without the support and encouragement of the students, alumni, families, friends, community members, and fans who backed them all the way; and

            WHEREAS, The Mercer Island High School Islanders Head Coach Ed Pepple, and Assistant Coaches Omar Parker, Bob Sagerson, Aaron Clifford, and Scott Reid, and all the players, David Arigbabu, Terik Brown, Jason Cooper, Grant Farmer, Bobby Fielder, Markus Hallgrimson, Jamal Hill, Steve Howard, Albert Jones, Jeff Knoll, Javier Marin, Keith Passe, Landon Porter, Matt Schreck, Nate Snyder, and Peter Spear, share in the Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team's success by combining outstanding coaching with outstanding playing; and

            WHEREAS, The inspiring individual and team achievements of the 1992 Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team will always be remembered when commemorating their winning year; and

            WHEREAS, The victorious Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team is a source of great pride to all the citizens of the state of Washington;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington honor the 1992 Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Head Coach Ed Pepple, the entire 1992 Mercer Island High School Islanders Boys' Basketball Team, and the Principal of Mercer Island High School, Gary Bridgman.

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

                                       Resolution 4633 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                       March 26, 1993.

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                                                             Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk