HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96-4713, by Representatives Chopp, Crouse, Tokuda, Murray, Veloria and Robertson

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

     WHEREAS, The O'Dea High School Irish football team, from Seattle, won the 1995 Class AA State Football Championship; and

     WHEREAS, The O'Dea High School Irish football team, from Seattle, won the State Academic Championship with a combined 3.24 grade point average; and

     WHEREAS, The O'Dea Football coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on accomplishing their goal of winning the State AA Football Championship; and

     WHEREAS, Captains Ayo Harrison, Mike Grady, Mark Green, Tim Moriarty, Pat Lamb, and Devon Johnson contributed greatly to winning the Class AA Championship and finishing the season with a record of 13-0; and

     WHEREAS, The Fighting Irish team wishes to acknowledge the dedication of the Seniors for their loyalty and contributions to the O'Dea football program;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the O'Dea High School Irish football team and Coach Monte Kohler and his assistant coaches for their accomplishments; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Coach Monte Kohler, the members of the O'Dea Irish football team, the principal, and the faculty of O'Dea High School.

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

  Resolution 4713 adopted by the House of Representatives

                     February 8, 1996.

              ________________________________

               Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk