WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, High school wrestling has a long tradition of molding the student athlete of today into a leader of tomorrow and embraces the values of team, sacrifice, in addition to pride in community and self; and
     WHEREAS, An inspirational example of excellence and camaraderie was shown by the Sedro-Woolley's 2003 Wrestling Team that won a second straight Team State Championship with a victory at the Washington Mat Classic; and
     WHEREAS, Sedro-Woolley's seventh State Championship, finishing with 125 points and defeating second place Buckley by 32.5 points in Mat Classic XV, shall remain as a historic example of Washington Prep Wrestling greatness; and
     WHEREAS, Jonny Wicker helped lead Sedro-Woolley to this victory by claiming the individual crown in the 152 pound weight class, his second straight individual championship; and
     WHEREAS, The 2003 Sedro-Woolley High School Wrestling Championship Team members were Nathan Decker, Jacob Evans, Jonny Wicker, Daniel Kilcup, Steven Scott, Zach Olson, Tanner McCoy, Ryan Ringhouse, Andrew Chapman, TJ Morris, Patrick O'Neil, Patrick Janicki, Andy Goedl, Jehra Moore, Ethan Sandelin, and Brad Hayes; and
     WHEREAS, The 2003 Sedro-Woolley High School Wrestling Championship Team was led by Head Coach Jay Breckinridge, Assistant Coach Jack Hurd, Assistant Coach Rick Tingley, and Volunteer Coach Dave Grenier; and
     WHEREAS, The support and encouragement of the athletes by the families and the spirit shown by the school and community were an integral part in this championship season;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor the accomplishments of the Sedro-Woolley Wrestling Team in their State Championship season of 2002-2003 and congratulate the team members, coaches, family, students, and community that made such an accomplishment possible; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to members and coaches of the Sedro-Woolley Wrestling Team, Athletic Director Todd Torgeson, and to School Principal Mary Walker.