HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 95-4654, by Representatives L. Thomas, Robertson, Cooke, Cairnes, Patterson and Dyer

      WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

      WHEREAS, Mat Orndorff exhibited the highest level of excellence by winning the State AAA Wrestling Championship, heavyweight division, in the 1995 academic year; and

      WHEREAS, This level of excellence is built upon an admirable and solid foundation of success, that includes a distinctive 1995 season record of 34 wins, 30 by pins, and 0 losses, and a career record of 86 wins and 17 losses; and

      WHEREAS, Achievement in sports is kindred and akin to the values for achievement in life, inasmuch as the setting of the very highest goals and aspirations and the persistence, dedication, sacrifice, commitment, focus, effort, teamwork, skill, and talent to obtain those goals and aspirations all correspond to lifetime and personal achievement; and

      WHEREAS, Participation and contribution in extracurricular programs demonstrates the initiative of success, the inspiration of improvement, the motivation of competition, and the surmounting of challenge; and

      WHEREAS, The extraordinary achievements and talents of Mat Orndorff have also been recognized by Oregon State University, which Mat Orndorff will attend next year on a wrestling scholarship; and

      WHEREAS, These outstanding accomplishments would not have been possible without the instruction, guidance, and leadership of his Coach, Dave Johnston, nor would these accomplishments have been possible without the unequivocal support and encouragement of the Kent-Meridian High School student body, faculty and staff, alumni, family and friends, community members, and fans;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor the excellence in achievement and spirit shown by Mat Orndorff and for the example of inspiration such achievements have set for others; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mat Orndorff, and his Coach, Dave Johnston, as indicated herewith.

      I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

     Resolution 4654 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 5, 1995.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk