HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4676, by Representatives Quall, R. Johnson, Sehlin and Karahalios

               WHEREAS, Skagit Valley College soccer coach Dave Ryberg is nearing two decades of very successful navigation at the SVC soccer helm; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's tenure thus far includes 121 triumphs against only 31 losses and 21 ties; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's Skagit Valley Cardinals have brought home 4 titles at state, 3 second-place trophies at state, and 2 third-place laurels at state; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's soccer teams have captured 33 Northwest Athletics Association of Community Colleges Tournament victories versus just 8 defeats; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's SVC clubs have gone to the Northwest Athletics Association of Community Colleges Tournament 17 times and finished in the running an astounding 16 times -- including 10 firsts, 2 seconds, 3 thirds, and 1 fourth; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's former players have continued soccer excellence over the seasons with prominent careers at four-year colleges and professional levels; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's dedication to the SVC students outside his soccer program is typified by his participation in the Skagit Valley College Foundation Auction; and

               WHEREAS, Coach Ryberg's commitment to the community outside his college is exemplified by his involvement with Rotary International; and

               WHEREAS,  The World Cup international soccer competition is coming to America this summer and, thanks to people such as Skagit Valley College soccer coach Dave Ryberg, we Americans are electrified at the prospect of hosting for the first time these world's greatest all-around athletes;

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Washington salute the continuing work and career of Skagit Valley College soccer coach Dave Ryberg; and

               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Dave Ryberg and his family, and to his colleagues at Skagit Valley College.

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

                                       Resolution 4676 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                     January 26, 1994.

                                                   ________________________________

                                                           Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk