HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4626, by Representatives Fortunato, Pflug, Skinner, Dunn, D. Schmidt, Lovick and Thomas

    WHEREAS, The Kentwood Marine Corps Junior ROTC Drill Team, through commitment, training, and discipline led to numerous state and national championships defeating the Army, Navy, and the Air Force Drill Teams; and

    WHEREAS, These exemplary students have also contributed to the welfare of those less fortunate in their neighborhood through volunteer efforts with community service organizations; and

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

    WHEREAS, Under the mantra of Semper Fidelis, these individuals will go on to serve this great nation, placing themselves in harm's way to protect God, Corps, and Country;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Kentwood Marine Corps Junior ROTC Drill Team and their families be commended by this body and the State of Washington for their dedication to excellence and for unselfishly guarding the principles our nation holds dear; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to each of the junior ROTC members.

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

Resolution 4626 adopted by the House of Representatives

                February 15, 1999.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk Dean R. Foster Co-Chief Clerk