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 2005 class AAA State Basketball Championship; and
     WHEREAS, The O'Dea basketball coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on their goal of winning the State AAA Basketball championship with a 26-4 record; and
     WHEREAS, The Fighting Irish team wish to acknowledge the dedication of the seniors for loyalty and contributions to the O'Dea Basketball program; and
     WHEREAS, The captains of the team, Mitch Johnson and Conor Mullen, contributed greatly to winning back-to-back State Championships;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the O'Dea 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 team, the principal, and the faculty of O'Dea High School.