HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4720, by Representative Kenney

     WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, The O'Dea High School Fighting Irish Basketball team, from Seattle, won the 2004, class AAA State Basketball Championship; and
     WHEREAS, The O'Dea Basketball coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on accomplishing their goal of winning the State AAA Basketball championship with a 24-5 record; and
     WHEREAS, The Fighting Irish team acknowledges the dedication of the Seniors for their loyalty and contributions to the O'Dea Basketball program;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the O'Dea High School Fighting Irish Basketball team and Coach Phil Lumpkin and his assistant coaches for their accomplishments; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Coach Phil Lumpkin, the members of the O'Dea Fighting Irish Basketball team, the principal, and the faculty of O'Dea High School.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4720 adopted by the House of Representatives
March 10, 2004

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Richard Nafziger, Chief Clerk