HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4716, by Representatives Delvin, Hankins and Dunn

       WHEREAS, The Richland High School Bombers won the Class 4A State Football Championship on December 4, 1999; and

       WHEREAS, The Bombers' victory is Richland's first state football title since 1981; and

       WHEREAS, The Bombers have won sixteen of their last seventeen games; and

       WHEREAS, Lonnie Pearson, the head coach of the Richland Bombers, has provided stupendous and inspirational leadership to the team; and

       WHEREAS, Nate Holdren, Marc Olson, Mike Neidhold, Joe Neidhold, John Mecham, Brian Stadelman, and Scott Woodward have done a tremendous job as Assistant Coaches; and

       WHEREAS, Lonnie Pearson was diagnosed with cancer before the Bombers' 1999 season and underwent surgery one month prior to the state championship game; and

       WHEREAS, Rance Reed, Running Back/Line Backer; Jared Goplen, Defensive Back; Aaron Cox, Defensive Back; Eric McGarrah, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Landon Kafentzis, Quarterback/Defensive Back; Jason McShane, Running Back; Joey Chacon, Line Backer/Kicker; Ricardo Dovalle, Wide Receiver/Kicker; Michael Richardson, Running Back/Defensive Back; David Hall, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Jeremy Bohannon, Defensive Back; Derek Mitchell, Line Backer; Adam Oakes, Offensive Back/Punter; Josh Artis, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back; Matt Wiser, Running Back/Line Backer; Ryan Lukson, Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Brian Hodgson, Offensive Lineman/Line Backer; Scott Pippo, Lineman; Lance Rae, Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; David Russie, Defensive Lineman; Chet Ferguson, Offensive Lineman; Joey Strasser, Offensive Lineman; Ryan Richardson, Defensive Lineman; David Whitt, Offensive Lineman; Ryan Brooks, Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; Kai Jones, Offensive Lineman; Kevin Neill, Tight End; Jeff Stowe, Wide Receiver; and Travis Brett, Defensive Lineman, through long hours of preparation, personal sacrifices, and intense efforts, including personal injury, have received the ultimate honor of a state championship title, are now recognized for their achievements, and are worthy of our respect and recognition;

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Richland High School Bombers for their dedication and perseverance in the face of adversity, and for the pride that their achievement brings to their community; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to the members of the Richland High School Bombers Football Team, and their coaches.

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

          Resolution 4716 adopted by the House of Representatives

                             January 21, 2000.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk             Cynthia Zehnder Co-Chief Clerk