HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 97-4629, by Representatives Carlson, Mason, Radcliff, Kenney, O'Brien, Butler, Dunn, Sheahan, Hatfield, Robertson, Mitchell, Cooper, Delvin, Dyer, Lisk, Benson, D. Schmidt, L. Thomas, Buck, Alexander, Parlette, Johnson, Ballasiotes, Wensman, Skinner, Cooke, Mastin, Crouse, McMorris, Chandler, DeBolt, Sump, Boldt, Hankins, Schoesler, Van Luven, Zellinsky, Mielke, Smith, Lambert, Pennington, Honeyford, Huff, D. Sommers, B. Thomas, Koster, Hickel, Sterk, Clements, Lantz, Sullivan, Anderson, Quall, Doumit, Tokuda, Ogden, Kessler, Keiser, Cody, Veloria, Sheldon, Regala, Wood, Gardner, Blalock, Fisher, Cole, Conway, Linville, Wolfe, Murray, Constantine, Costa, Dickerson, Chopp, Appelwick, Grant, Scott, Gombosky, Morris, Dunshee, H. Sommers, Kastama, Romero, Backlund, Mulliken, McDonald, Bush, Sherstad, K. Schmidt, Poulsen, Cairnes, Carrell, Talcott, Reams and Thompson

      WHEREAS, The students selected for special recognition as Washington Scholars in 1997 have distinguished themselves as exceptional students, student leaders, and as talented and enthusiastic participants in many diverse activities including art, debate, drama, honor societies, interscholastic sports, Junior Achievement, knowledge competitions, music, and student government; and

      WHEREAS, These exemplary students have also contributed to the welfare of those less fortunate in their neighborhoods through volunteer efforts with community service organizations such as the United Way, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, community food drives, senior centers, scouting, and church groups; and

      WHEREAS, The State of Washington benefits greatly from the accomplishments of these caring and gifted individuals, not only in their roles as students, but also as citizens, role models for other young people, and future leaders of our communities and our state; and

      WHEREAS, Through the Washington Scholars Program, the Governor, the legislature, and the state's citizens have an opportunity to recognize and honor three outstanding seniors from each of the state's forty-nine legislative districts for the students' exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Washington Scholars for their hard work, dedication, contributions, and maturity in achieving this significant accomplishment; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the families of these students be commended for the encouragement and support they have provided to the scholars; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the principals, teachers, and classmates of these highly esteemed students be recognized for the important part they played in helping the scholars to learn, contribute, lead, and excel; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to each of the Washington Scholars selected in 1997.

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

         Resolution 4629 adopted by the House of Representatives

                             April 18, 1997.

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                      Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk