HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-4672

HR 4672

ByRepresentatives Vick and Hoff

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State House of Representatives to recognize excellence in every field of endeavor; and

WHEREAS, The Camas High School Papermakers are the 2019 4A Boys' Cross-Country State Champions; and

WHEREAS, The 2019 Camas High School Papermakers team placed all five of their runners in the top 30 to win the first state cross-country championship for Camas high school; and

WHEREAS, The Camas High School Papermakers overcame sickness and injury to defeat teams from across the state in the championship match at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Washington on November 9, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The Camas High School Papermakers team members demonstrated their team's strength as Evan Jenkins came in fourth place at 15:18.00 and Sam Geiger followed close behind at 15:22.70 arriving in sixth place. Luc Utheza competed despite a recent calf injury and finished in sixteenth place at 15:37.90. Spencer Tyman placed in twentieth at 15:49.20 and Austin Weese was twenty-ninth with a time of 15:52.80;  and

WHEREAS, The combined efforts of all team members carried the Papermakers to victory in the championship meet;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate the Camas High School Papermakers team on their state championship, and congratulate their fans, supportive alumni, and the entire community for this amazing accomplishment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Camas High School Papermakers cross-country team and to Head Coach Laurie Porter.