WHEREAS, The Franklin Quakers high school boys basketball team won the 2003 Division AAAA Washington State Championship; and
     WHEREAS, Team members Aaron Brooks, Ricky Washington, Kellen Williams, Darryl Taylor, Zenrique Tellez, Jaxin Skyward, Lucas Eaton, Tavar Proctor, Lyndale Burleson, John Rogers, Jordan Daisy, Richie Phillips, Walter Washington, and Nate Jackson demonstrated amazing skill, perseverance, and heart in fighting their way to the championship; and
     WHEREAS, Coaches Jason Kerr, Al Kawashima, Craig Jackson, Cliff Brown, and Ryland Brown demonstrated great leadership, skill, and patience in leading the team to a record of 25 wins and 2 losses; and
     WHEREAS, The team's success this season was driven by the character, work ethic, and leadership of the eight seniors of the class of 2003; and
     WHEREAS, The success of the Franklin boys basketball team is a source of pride for our entire community and state;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington applaud the Franklin Quakers for their victory in the AAAA State Basketball Tournament; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the team, the basketball coaching staff, and the administration at Franklin High School.