SENATE RESOLUTION

                         2000-8706

By Senator Gardner

     WHEREAS, The Meridian Trojans, from Whatcom County, won their first State Class 2A Football Championship during the fall of 1999 with an impressive 57-14 victory over the formidable East Valley=s Red Devils of Yakima; and

     WHEREAS, The team finished the 1999-2000 season with a perfect 13-0 record; and

     WHEREAS, The Trojans have out scored opponents 686-127 points during the 1999-2000 season, to win the 1999 State Class 2A Football Title; and

     WHEREAS, The Trojans defeated almost every 3A and 4A team it played in passing leagues; and

     WHEREAS, With the guidance of Principal Jim Kristner, Coach Bob Ames, Assistant Coaches, and the faculty, along with the support of the Meridian Student Body and the community, the Trojans= name will go down in history with pride in this accomplishment; and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate do hereby recognize and honor the talent of the Meridian Trojans= Football Team, and the great sense of pride they have given the people of the Meridian area; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Meridian High School, and the Meridian Trojans= Football Team.

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

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 2000-8706,

adopted by the Senate February 11, 2000.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate