HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96-4703, by Representatives Benton, Carlson, Ogden, Morris and Pennington

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

     WHEREAS, The Ridgefield High School football team won the 1995 Class A State Football Championship in a decisive victory over the Cascade Kodiaks; and

     WHEREAS, The Ridgefield High School football team and coaches showed skill, experience, and a positive attitude in focusing their team on accomplishing their goal of winning the state championship; and

     WHEREAS, The coaches and team members brought a sense of pride to the community, finishing the season at a perfect thirteen wins and zero losses, and bringing the first state title to Ridgefield High School and Clark County; and

     WHEREAS, In victory, the Spudders football team set two playoff records, scoring the most points, and rushing for the most yards in a single playoff game, and displayed outstanding individual effort by running back Nate Edgar who set four new individual playoff records; and

     WHEREAS, The Ridgefield High School football team victories are due in large part to the guidance and leadership of coaches Art Osmundson, Matt Brkljacich, David Chicks, and Mark Thompson;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Ridgefield High School Spudders football team and Coach Art Osmundson for their outstanding achievement and accomplishments; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the coaches, each member of the Ridgefield Spudders football team the principal, and faculty of Ridgefield High School.

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

      Resolution 4703 adopted by the House of Representatives

                         February 7, 1996.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk