HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4679, by Representatives Wensman, Ballasiotes and Esser

      WHEREAS, Newport High School, located in Bellevue, Washington, has a reputation for graduating students who have achieved strong academic and athletic records; and

      WHEREAS, As an example of such talent, eight students have been selected as semifinalists in the 1999 Merit Scholarship Competition; and

      WHEREAS, These exemplary students are:  Cedric Dussud, Benjamin Juhn, Dong Kim, Peter Liang, Babak Nazer, Jonathan Royalty, Catherine Williams, and Michael Yu; and

      WHEREAS, The Newport High School Girls Cross Country Team won the state championship in 1998; and

      WHEREAS, These talented students, who were coached by Mindy Leffler, are:  Crystal Lomax, Nicole Ricci, Leslie Howard, Robin Dixon, Jodee Adams Moore, Jeanne Knechtges, and Milena Basile; and

      WHEREAS, The Newport High School Girls Gymnastics Team won the state championship in 1999; and

      WHEREAS, These accomplished students are:  Melissa Crounse, Tricia Chikuma, Karin Fenn, Laura Williamson, Leona Beutal, Tamara Diles, Trudy Baidoo, Jocelyn Diles, and Marisa Mannari; and

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

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor and congratulate these fine young people for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership abilities, and athletic gifts; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the families of these students be commended for the encouragement and support they have provided to these individuals; 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 students learn, contribute, lead, and excel; 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 Newport High School students listed above.

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

      Resolution 4679 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 23, 1999.

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