HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4789, by Representatives Murray and Wensman

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

      WHEREAS, The Seattle Prep Panthers Basketball Team won the 2000 3A State Basketball Championship; and

      WHEREAS, The Seattle Prep Basketball Coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on accomplishing their goal of winning the State 3A Basketball Championship with a 26-5 winning record; and

      WHEREAS, The Panther team wishes to acknowledge the dedication of the seniors for their loyalty and contributions to the Seattle Prep Basketball program; and

      WHEREAS, Seattle Prep's Eric Bond was selected as the 2000 3A State Tournament Most Valuable Player and Eric Bond and Jeffrey Day were selected as members of the All Tournament Team; and

      WHEREAS, Seattle Preparatory School has served as a learning institution on Seattle's Capitol Hill for 109 years; and

      WHEREAS, Seattle Preparatory School also received WIAA recognition for having the 3A Football Team with the highest Grade Point Average of all 3A schools in the state and boasts the 3A Cross Country Individual State Champion, Megan Johnson;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Seattle Prep Panthers Basketball Team and Coach Chris Miller, a Seattle Prep Graduate, and his 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 Chris Miller, the members of the Seattle Prep Panthers Basketball Team, the principal, and the faculty of Seattle Preparatory School.

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

    Resolution 4789 adopted by the House of Representatives

                        March 8, 2000.

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