WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature values and encourages excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, Participation in athletics inspires students to develop attitudes and skills necessary for scholastic and life success, such as perseverance, teamwork, loyalty, and sportsmanship; and
     WHEREAS, The Eatonville High School Girls Soccer Team is the 2005-2006 Class 2A Girls Soccer Champion; and
     WHEREAS, The Cruisers have distinguished themselves and brought honor to their school by winning their first-ever state title; and
     WHEREAS, The entire team of the 2005 Eatonville Girls Soccer Team had an accumulated GPA of 3.58, and would finish their high school careers with 107 wins, 27 losses, and 6 ties; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Eatonville Girls Soccer Team was selected by the Pierce County Soccer Referees Association as the Sportsmanship Team of the Year, with individual players winning such distinguished awards as Player of the Area, MVP of the Nisqually League, MVP of the 2A State Girls League, and NSCAA/Adidas All-American; and
     WHEREAS, Under the coaching and supervision of Rollie Arthur, the team finished the season undefeated; and
     WHEREAS, The Cruisers achieved their preseason goal of winning the state championship through a team effort where every player contributed; and
     WHEREAS, This team has deservedly, and through dedication, commitment, and sacrifice, achieved the title of Washington State Class 2A Girls Soccer Champion;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington recognize and honor the Eatonville Girls Soccer Team and Coach Rollie Arthur 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 Rollie Arthur, the members of Eatonville High School Girls Soccer Team, and the principal and faculty of Eatonville High School.