WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Legislature to recognize
excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The Colfax High School Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team won
the 2005 Class A State Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, The Colfax basketball coaches showed leadership and skill
in focusing their team on their goal of winning the State A Basketball
Championship with a 15-9 record; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature acknowledges the dedication of the coaches
for helping the Colfax basketball program win the State A Basketball
Championship title in three of the last four years; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature acknowledges the dedication and loyalty of
the entire Colfax Basketball Team; and
WHEREAS, The entire team made up of the following student athletes:
Angie Dennison, Lauren Mellor, Karie Burns, Kylie Shaw, Megan Teade,
Jordan Harazin, Shana Largent, Abby Bruya, Patty Arthur, Kinsey
Doering, Elise Markley, and Sadie Lazzarini all contributed greatly to
winning State Championships in three of the last four years; and
WHEREAS, Colfax Bulldogs team managers Abby Erickson, Emily Lange,
Samantha Sevedge, Traci Hart, and Kami Lowe are recognized for their
hard work and commitment to the coaching staff and players;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
recognize and honor the Colfax Basketball Team and Head Coach Corey
Baerlocher and his assistant coaches Tom Fowler and Samantha Garrett
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 Baerlocher, the members of the Colfax Bulldogs
Team, and the principal of Colfax High School.