WHEREAS, On April 26, 2008, the Central Washington University Wildcats' women's softball team played the Western Oregon University Wolves; and
     WHEREAS, The Wildcats needed to win the game in order to keep their Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship hopes alive; and
     WHEREAS, When the score was zero-zero, a Western Oregon player hit a home run, scoring the two runners on base; and
     WHEREAS, While the batter failed to tag first base, she suddenly stopped and turned towards first to tag the base and while doing so suffered a crippling knee injury; and
     WHEREAS, The rules of NCAA Division II Softball clearly stated that no Western Oregon player could help the injured runner touch the remaining bases; and
     WHEREAS, Central Washington University first baseman Mallory Holtman and shortstop Liz Wallace exemplified outstanding sportsmanship by carrying the injured opponent around to touch the bases and score; and
     WHEREAS, When asked why they did this, these inspirational women replied that it was "just the right thing to do"; and
     WHEREAS, Even though Central Washington ultimately lost the game, these two players won our hearts; and
     WHEREAS, Since their heartwarming display of selflessness during a 2008 game, Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace have been honored and recognized with numerous awards; and
     WHEREAS, One such award given was the 2008 ESPY "Best Moment" award for great sportsmanship; and
     WHEREAS, Central Washington University was also recognized for its culture of sportsmanship with the 2008 America's Team Award from America's Team Charitable Foundation; and
     WHEREAS, Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace touched the life of another softball player by helping her achieve her first career home run; and
     WHEREAS, In doing so they inspired citizens across the country during hard economic times and reminded us all that goodness, decency, and honor still prevail in collegiate sports;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace for their act of true sportsmanship; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Mallory Holtman, Liz Wallace, and Central Washington University.