WHEREAS, Washington's apple industry is a major contributor to the economic health of the State and its people; and
     WHEREAS, The City of Wenatchee is preparing to celebrate the 85th annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival to take place from April 22 through May 2, 2004; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival is one of the oldest major festivals in the state, first celebrated in 1919 when Mrs. E. Wagner organized the first Blossom Day; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the importance of the apple industry in the Wenatchee Valley and its environs; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival recognizes three young women who by their superior and distinctive efforts have exemplified the spirit and meaning of the Apple Blossom Festival; and
     WHEREAS, These three young women are selected to reign over the Apple Blossom Festival and serve as ambassadors to the outlying communities as Princesses and Queen; and
     WHEREAS, Katie Hampton has been selected to represent her community as a 2004 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her extracurricular activities as president of the Apple-Ette Varsity Dance Team, as well as her scholastic accomplishments at Wenatchee High School; and
     WHEREAS, Stephanie Gay has been selected to represent her community as a 2004 Apple Blossom Princess, in part for her extracurricular activities as a Young Life Student Leader, as well as her scholastic accomplishments at Wenatchee High School; and
     WHEREAS, Ashley Armstrong has been selected to represent her community as a 2004 Apple Blossom Queen, in part for her extracurricular activities as a Cross-Age Tutor, her gift of music, her activities within Wenatchee High School as ASB Secretary, a member of the Chamber Singers, and her scholastic accomplishments;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the accomplishments of the members of the Apple Blossom Festival Court and join the City of Wenatchee and the people of the State of Washington in celebrating the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Queen Ashley Armstrong, Princess Stephanie Gay, Princess Katie Hampton, and the Board of Directors and Chairpersons of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival.