WHEREAS, It is the policy of the legislature to honor excellence in every field of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, The Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Team proved their excellence in winning the 2003 Washington State Water Polo Championship; and
     WHEREAS, The 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team Members were John Jacobson, Teddy Trowbridge, Tom Stowell, Troy Bannister, Joseph Bruckner, John Wensman, Jeff Welch, Greg Trowbridge, Charlie Horton, Kevin Smith, Colin Sterling, Mike Smith Bronstein, Evan Howard, Brian Chong, Colin George, David Weed, Bill Gorin, Ryan Hammond, Blake Van Hartsvelt, Kyle Sterling, Adam Massman, and William Webster; and
     WHEREAS, The 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team Coaches were Head Coach, Tim Reed, and Assistant Coach, John Riess; and
     WHEREAS, The 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team Members exemplified to their classmates the success that is possible when clear goals are established and persistent effort is made toward those goals;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team Members for their dedication, sacrifice, and hard work in achieving this significant accomplishment; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team Coaches, Head Coach, Tim Reed, and Assistant Coach, John Riess, for their dedication, sacrifice, and leadership in achieving this significant accomplishment; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the parents, families, classmates, teachers, and community members of the 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team Members for the important part they played in helping these student athletes excel and achieve their goal; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mercer Island High School Principals Dr. Paul Highsmith and Donna Zickuhr, Athletic Director Craig Olson, and to each of the coaches and members of the 2003 Mercer Island High School Boys' Varsity Water Polo Championship Team.