HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4650, by Representatives Robertson, L. Thomas, Brumsickle, Chappell and Smith

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

      WHEREAS, The White River High School boys varsity basketball team exhibited the highest level of excellence in taking second place in the state AA championship playoffs; and

      WHEREAS, This level of excellence is built upon an admirable and solid foundation of success demonstrated by matriculating into the state championship; and

      WHEREAS, Achievement in sports is kindred and akin to the values for achievement in life, inasmuch as the setting of the very highest goals and aspirations and the persistence, dedication, sacrifice, commitment, focus, effort, teamwork, skill, and talent to obtain those goals and aspirations all correspond to lifetime and personal achievement; and

      WHEREAS, The extraordinary achievements of the White River High School boys varsity basketball team are due to the outstanding individual efforts of its team members; namely, Glenn Beatty, Paul Tomaszewski, Ryan Banks, Ben Addink, Carbon Argo, Randy Hyppa, Brian Van Sickle, Michael Kruse, Jon Argo, Kelly Wozeniak, Charles Gillis, and Aaron Streepy; and

      WHEREAS, These outstanding achievements would not have been possible without the instruction, guidance, and leadership of the coaching staff, Doug Galloway, Head Coach, Tracy Albrecht, Assistant Coach, John Hyppa, Assistant Coach, Doug Argo, Assistant Coach, and Chris Banks, Assistant Coach; and

      WHEREAS, Nor would these accomplishments have been possible without the unequivocal support and encouragement of the White River High School student body, faculty and staff, alumni, family and friends, community members, and fans and especially the members of the Cheer Squad, including Angie Banks, Alisha Satterthwaite, Sabrina Benjamin, Latisha Gutherie, Melissa Robbins, Emily Lawrence, Jasmine Martinez, Lisa Scheffler, Michelle Watkins;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor the excellence in achievement and spirit shown by the White River High School boys varsity basketball team and for the example of inspiration such achievements have set for others; 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 White River High School boys varsity basketball team as well as Keith Banks, Principal of White River High School.

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

     Resolution 4650 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 5, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk