WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature values and encourages excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, Interscholastic high school sports promote citizenship and sportsmanship while instilling a sense of pride in community, teaching lifelong lessons of teamwork and self-discipline, and facilitating the physical and emotional development of our youth; and
     WHEREAS, The 2004 Federal Way High School Eagles Boys' Swimming Team worked as hard in the classroom as in the pool and distinguished themselves and brought honor to their school through their athletic and academic achievements; and
     WHEREAS, Under the coaching and supervision of Carla Boone, the Boys' Swimming Team collective team Grade Point Average was 3.560; and
     WHEREAS, The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recognized the 2004 Federal Way High School Boys' Swimming Team as 4A State Academic Champs for having the highest collective Grade Point Average of any 4A Boys' Swimming Team in Washington;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington recognize and honor the 2004 Federal Way High School Boys' Swimming Team and Coach Carla Boone for their accomplishments and hard work; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Coach Carla Boone, the members of the Eagles Swimming Team, and the principal, athletic director, and faculty of Federal Way High School.