HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2011-4616, by Representatives Reykdal, Hunt, Alexander, and DeBolt

     WHEREAS, The Tumwater Thunderbirds are the 2010 State 2A Football Champions for the 5th time; and
     WHEREAS, This championship reflects the hard work of the student-athletes at Tumwater High School; and
     WHEREAS, A state championship also reflects the tremendous sacrifices of coaches, parents, and the community; and
     WHEREAS, Eleven members of the 2010 championship team have fathers who also played for Coach Sid Otton; and
     WHEREAS, The Tumwater community, including staff, parents, and students at Black Hills High School also came out to show their support; and
     WHEREAS, The excellent tradition of continual success reflects the outstanding leadership at the Tumwater School District;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Tumwater Thunderbirds Football Team and the Tumwater community for their well-earned championship, and for their incredible sense of community, pride, and student excellence; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the T-Birds Head Coach Sid Otton and the Principal of Tumwater High School, Scott Seaman, for presentation to the student body as well as the Tumwater District Superintendent.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4616 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 7, 2011

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Barbara Baker, Chief Clerk