SENATE RESOLUTION

8651

BySenator Hawkins

WHEREAS, It is the practice of the Washington State Senate to recognize excellence in every field and endeavor; and

WHEREAS, For the first time in 40 years, the Wenatchee High School Panthers are the 2023 4A WIAA Volleyball Champions; and

WHEREAS, The Wenatchee High School Girls Volleyball Team won their final match against North Creek High School on November 28, 2023, by a score of 3-2, earning the second volleyball state championship in Wenatchee High School history; and

WHEREAS, The Wenatchee High School Girls Volleyball Team finished the season with 19 wins and one loss; and

WHEREAS, First-year Head Coach, Jordan McGregor-Hansen, Assistant Coaches, Juan Sanchez, Emily Ervin, Michaela Sheehan, and Parker Iverson, and all the Panther players, Ava Jo Berry, Breven Luinstra, Jurney Jelsing, Jenissa Hepton, Keira Demirjian, Emme Tucker, Bri Sackman, Jess McIrvin, Sasha Dandridge, Rylee Jones, Claire Demirjian, Nikki Reed, Jalyn Rasmussen, Sienna Knell, and Maren Stubershare in the team's success by combining outstanding coaching with outstanding sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, The inspiring individual and team achievements of the 2023 Wenatchee High School Panthers Girls Volleyball Team will always be remembered as a source of great pride by all the citizens of their community and the state of Washington;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby congratulate the Wenatchee High School Girls Volleyball Team for their outstanding state championship; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate commend the Wenatchee High School Girls Volleyball Team for their excellent performance and look forward to their future accomplishments both on and off the court.

I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 8651,

adopted by the Senate

February 20, 2024

SARAH BANNISTER

Secretary of the Senate