HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4761, by Representatives O'Brien, McIntire, Kenney, Santos, Tokuda, Ballasiotes, Murray, Lovick and Veloria

       WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

       WHEREAS, The Holy Names Academy Cougar Soccer Team, from Seattle, won the 1999 Class AAA State Soccer Championship; and

       WHEREAS, The Holy Names Academy Athletic Program was honored by receiving the 1998-99 Metro League Sportsmanship Recognition Award for excellence in Sportsmanship on and off the playing arena; and

       WHEREAS, The Holy Names Academy prides itself on achievement in a stellar Academic program, recognizing the importance of balancing Academics and Athletics; and

       WHEREAS, The Holy Names Academy Soccer coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on accomplishing their goal of winning the State AAA Soccer Championship; and

       WHEREAS, Captains Jennifer Bosa, Courtney Caughey, and Heidi Safadago contributed greatly to winning the class AAA Championship with their leadership and perseverance; and

       WHEREAS, The Cougar Soccer Team wishes to acknowledge the dedication of the Seniors for their loyalty and contributions to the Holy Names Academy Soccer program;

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Holy Names Academy Cougar Soccer Team and Coach Julie Raney and her assistant coaches for their accomplishments; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Coach Julie Raney, the members of the Holy Names Academy Cougar Soccer Team, and the principal and the faculty of Holy Names Academy.

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

       Resolution 4761 adopted by the House of Representatives

                         February 29, 2000.

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