WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature values and encourages excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, Participation in athletics inspires students to develop attitudes and skills necessary for scholastic and life success, such as perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship; and
     WHEREAS, Ten high school seniors have been chosen as the top female gymnasts from Washington State; and
     WHEREAS, These gymnasts, Mickey McNeel of Mountain View High School, Liz Giles of Issaquah High School, Kelly Miller of Decatur High School, Holly Baeder of Kentridge High School, Robin Luedke of Federal Way High School, Helen Wong of Sammamish High School, Kacie Long of Columbia River High School, Kolbie Pearsall and Valorie Darling of Lewis and Clark High School, and Amy Aspenleiter of North Central High School, have each excelled throughout their gymnastic careers and have proven their dedication and commitment to their sport; and
     WHEREAS, The countless hours of training and the outstanding commitment to gymnastics have culminated in these ten gymnasts representing our great state; and
     WHEREAS, Under the coaching and supervision of Bob Fenton, Jan Urfer, and Karen McQuiston, the team will compete at the National High School Gymnastics Championships on May 23, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington recognize and honor the 2003 Washington State Gymnastics team and Coaches for their outstanding accomplishments and hard work and wish them good luck and continued success at the National High School Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 24, 2003; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Coach Bob Fenton, Jan Urfer, Karen McQuiston, and the members of the 2003 Washington State Gymnastics Team.