SENATE RESOLUTION

                          2000- 8782  

By Senators Sheldon, T. and Kohl-Welles

     WHEREAS, Athletics is one of the most effective ways for young women to develop leadership skills, self-discipline, initiative, and confidence, and

     WHEREAS, For the 1999-2000 season, the Shelton High School Girls= Basketball Team consisting of Willow Shanahan, Brooke Jackson, Liz deWaalMalefyt, Rebecca Speigle, Stephanie Davis, Anke Kretschmar, Erika Espino, Ingrid Rains, Elena Smith, Jaclyn Muns, Kaytie Maestas, Whitney Graham, Brooke Sande, Melissa Scovill and Manager Courtney Weedon, was honored for winning the WIAA State Academic Championship for 4A girls= basketball teams in the state of Washington; and

     WHEREAS, These Shelton Highclimbers have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.76 amidst the demands of school and athletics, and have exemplified student sports with skill, teamwork and good sportsmanship; and

     WHEREAS, These athletes have had an outstanding basketball season, with a record of eighteen wins and seven losses, and have participated in the WIAA State 4A Girls= Basketball Championship Tournament for the first time in the history of Shelton High School; and

     WHEREAS, Under the leadership of first year Girls= Basketball Head Coach Brian Faire, and Assistant Coaches John Wallwork, Kara Klosterman, and Alaura Keith, who stressed the importance of a strong work ethic and perseverance, the team has excelled both academically and athletically; and

     WHEREAS, These students have been supported by their parents, families, coaches, school administrators, teachers and friends in achieving their goals;

     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor and congratulate the 1999-2000 Shelton High School Highclimber Girls= Basketball Team and their coaches for the team=s outstanding academic and athletic achievements; and

     BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That the Secretary of Senate hereby immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to Shelton High School and each member of the Highclimbers Girls= Basketball Team.

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

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 2000-8782,

adopted by the Senate March 22, 2000.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate