WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, High school wrestling has a long tradition of molding the student athlete of today into a leader of tomorrow and embraces the values of team, sacrifice, in addition to pride in the community and self; and
     WHEREAS, In an example of excellence and camaraderie, the 2005 Sedro-Woolley wrestling team captured their fourth consecutive Team State Championship and ninth overall Team State Championship at the Washington Mat Classic; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Sedro-Woolley wrestling team has through great fortitude and ability finished 35 points above the nearest competitor, with 173 points; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Sedro-Woolley team left the Washington State Mat Classic with nine placers overall (all in the top six), five finalists, and three first place victories; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Sedro-Woolley wrestlers proved their academic excellence as well, winning the prestigious Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Distinguished Team Award for achieving a team GPA of greater than 3.0; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Sedro-Woolley High School Wrestling Championship Team includes members Derek Crouter, Brad Hayes, Jordan Frisbee, Jason Davis, Patrick O'neil, Kevin O'neil, Sammy Brisbey, Randal Nursten, Nathan Decker, Ethan Sandelin, Jory Clark, Michael Lomsdalen, Craig Marsh, Jake Asher, and Patrick Janicki; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Sedro-Woolley High School wrestling team was ably led by Head Coach Jay Breckenridge, and Assistant Coaches Jaret Garcia and Jack Hurd;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor the 2005 AAA State Wrestling Champions, their coaches, and the community that enabled these wrestlers to succeed; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the members and coaches of the Sedro-Woolley High School wrestling team, the Superintendent of the Sedro-Woolley School District, the School District Athletic Director, and the Sedro-Woolley High School Principal.