SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8649

By Senators Roach, Stevens, Franklin and Rasmussen

     WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize and honor the contributions of individuals who reflect standards of excellence; and

     WHEREAS, Melanie Kosoff has demonstrated outstanding achievement as the highest ranked female weightlifter in the nation and the only American to set a world record since 1992; and

     WHEREAS, Melanie Kosoff is a two-time Olympic-style weightlifting national champion, and the first United States woman to clean and jerk twice her body weight; and

     WHEREAS, Melanie Kosoff, a remarkable athlete, has dedicated her time and effort to representing Washington State and the United States at the 2000 Olympic Games where women's weightlifting will make its debut; and

     WHEREAS, As the founder of the nonprofit organization, the Big Mountain Association, Melanie has demonstrated her commitment to community service by promoting health education and supporting future Olympic hopefuls; and

     WHEREAS, Melanie Kosoff will lead the women's national team in its first appearance at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, in August of 1999;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and honor the outstanding athletic achievement of Melanie Kosoff; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Melanie Kosoff.

I, Tony M. Cook, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8649,

adopted by the Senate March 12, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate