HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4684, by Representatives Schoesler, Cox, Barlean and Dunn

      WHEREAS, Athletics is an effective manner for girls to develop leadership skills and confidence; and

      WHEREAS, The Othello High School Girls' Soccer Team won the 1999 State A championship; and

      WHEREAS, This is the second year in a row the Othello Husky Girls' Soccer Team succeeded in earning a berth in the state championships; and

      WHEREAS, Achievement in sports contributes to personal growth, increased self-esteem, and the formation of important values such as teamwork, cooperation, communication, and initiative; and

      WHEREAS, The Husky Girls' Soccer Team players are Lena Rodriquez, Annie Baxter, Ciria Ochoa, Miciah Jacobs, Christine Getz, Kristin Powell, Brie Roloff, Rochelle Cantu, Amy Rogers, Megan Jordan, Jaclyn Jordan, Esther Mohs, Jennifer Baxter, Susan Fuller, Jennifer Mendez, Rachael Drouhard, Sara Wright, Susie Cerrillo, Sara McKay, Veronica Rodriguez, Cheryl Booth, and Erica Avina; and

      WHEREAS, Head Coach Bernie Garza and Assistant Coach Rachel Rogers, through their leadership and discipline, have become role models for their players; and

      WHEREAS, The members of the team have demonstrated to their classmates that through perseverence and hard work anything is possible; and

      WHEREAS, The Othello Huskies are a credit to their community;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor and congratulate the Othello High School Girls' Soccer Team for their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice in achieving this significant accomplishment; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the teachers, classmates, and parents of the team members be recognized for their invaluable role in ensuring these athletes ultimate success; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Head Coach Bernie Garza, Assistant Coach Rachel Rogers, Principal Bill Duncanson, Athletic Director Pete Patitucci, and the members of the Othello High School Girls' Soccer Team.

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

      Resolution 4684 adopted by the House of Representatives

                          April 19, 1999.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk    Dean R. Foster Co-Chief Clerk