WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize and honor excellence in service and contribution to this great state of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the very best of Eastern Washington and the Wenatchee Valley region as well as neighboring and surrounding communities; and
     WHEREAS, Each year there are selected those young women who will serve as the ambassadors and representatives of this great region of Eastern Washington and the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding communities as the Princesses and Queen of the Apple Blossom Festival; and
     WHEREAS, Pamela Alvarado has been selected to represent her community and the great state of Washington as a 2005 Apple Blossom Princess, in part due to her accomplishments and contributions to the community including scholastic, academic, and extracurricular activities at Eastmont High School, where she serves as ASB Vice President, is a member of Senate Class, and is active in Young Life; and
     WHEREAS, Piper Gillin has also been selected to represent her community and the great state of Washington as a 2005 Apple Blossom Princess, also in part due to accomplishments and contributions to the community including scholastic, academic, and extracurricular activities at Wenatchee High School, where she is a varsity cheerleader and member of the National Honor Society and Chamber Singers Honor Choir; and
     WHEREAS, Anika Grubbs, of Eastmont High School, has been selected to represent her community and the great state of Washington as the 2005 Apple Blossom Queen due in part to her accomplishments and contributions to the community including scholastic, academic, and extracurricular activities including Governor of Girl's State, President of Key Club, Foreign Language Club, FBLA, and the National Honor Society;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the highest level of excellence and community service demonstrated by Apple Blossom Festival Princesses Pamela Alvarado and Piper Gillin and Queen Anika Grubbs; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives further commend Apple Blossom Festival Princesses Pamela Alvarado and Piper Gillin and Queen Anika Grubbs for the outstanding example they have set for others; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Pamela Alvarado, Piper Gillin, and Anika Grubbs.