HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 98-4741, by Representatives Robertson, Kastama, McDonald, L. Thomas, Fisher, Regala and Conway

      WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to honor excellence in every field of endeavor; and

      WHEREAS, The Chief Leschi High School Boys' Basketball Team has won the 1998 State "B" Championship, by defeating Valley Christian 62-43; and

      WHEREAS, The Chief Leschi Warriors finished the season with an overall record of 25-3, which includes their four wins in the state tournament; and

      WHEREAS, The Warriors Boys' Basketball Team State Championship participants were Nathan Bradley, Brandon Brown, Guy Francis, Doug Johns, Borin Lach, Alyrece McCloud, Jesse Morales, Jonathan Redding, Issac Richardson, Michael Richardson, Jack Simmons, and Lamond Trente; and

      WHEREAS, The Warriors have exemplified to their classmates the success that is possible in any field of endeavor when persistent effort is made; and

      WHEREAS, The Warriors are a credit to their community; and

      WHEREAS, The honor of being high school state champions reflects positively upon the character of the school, the students, the parents, and the community;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Chief Leschi High School Boys' Basketball Team for its hard work, dedication, and sacrifice in achieving this significant accomplishment; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Coach Michael Bradley and Assistant Coaches Michael Richardson, Sr., Marcus Rogers, and Les Stafford be recognized for their leadership; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Superintendent of Chief Leschi Schools Linda Rudolph, Principal of Chief Leschi High School Molly Ross, Athletic Director Clayte Huber, Head Coach Michael Bradley, Assistant Coaches Michael Richardson, Sr., Marcus Rogers, and Les Stafford, and each member of the Chief Leschi High School Boys' Basketball Team.

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

      Resolution 4741 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          March 12, 1998.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk