WHEREAS, Hi-Q is a rigorously academic extracurricular activity initiated in Pennsylvania in 1946, and in Washington State in 1976; and
     WHEREAS, The Hi-Q program focuses on educational excellence, fosters enthusiasm for knowledge, and encourages learning through an enjoyable program; and
     WHEREAS, The Hi-Q program requires extensive reading and preparation in more than a dozen subjects before every competition; and
     WHEREAS, The Marysville-Pilchuck Hi-Q team won first place at the Everett Community College Hi-Q championship; and
     WHEREAS, This great achievement by the Marysville-Pilchuck Hi-Q team reminds all Washington State students of the value of studying, learning, and setting goals;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington applaud the outstanding effort, hard work, and discipline put forth by the Marysville-Pilchuck Hi-Q coaches: Alison Welch and Jeff Riechel, and team members: Ian Britten, Cameron Gilmore, Danny Hayman, Jeff Peloquin, and Jacob Vawter, to take first place at the Everett Community College Hi-Q championship; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to each Hi-Q coach, Hi-Q Team Members, and the Principal of Marysville-Pilchuck High School.