HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96-4715, by Representative Foreman

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

      WHEREAS, The Pateros Billygoats Boys Football Team has exhibited the highest level of excellence in winning the state B-8 Football Championship on December 2, 1995; and

      WHEREAS, This level of excellence is built upon an admirable and solid foundation of success; 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, The extraordinary achievements of the Pateros Boys Football Team are due to the outstanding individual efforts of each team member, including, but not limited to, Pat Hunter, Brandon Zahn, Adam Byrd, John Neuneker, Shaun Moore, Adam James, and Garrett Zwar; and

      WHEREAS, These outstanding accomplishments would not have been possible without the instruction, guidance, and leadership of Head Coach Joe Worsham, and Assistant Coaches Mike Hull and Cory Morrison, nor would these accomplishments have been possible without the unequivocal support of Manager Cody Brown, along with the encouragement of the Pateros 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 Pateros High School 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 Superintendent Gary Patterson and Pateros Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Coach, Joe Worsham.

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

      Resolution 4715 adopted by the House of Representatives

                        February 15, 1996.

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                  Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk