HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4697, by Representatives Haler and Hankins

     WHEREAS, On December 2, 2005, the Prosser High School Mustangs became one of the first teams in the state of Washington to compete for the football state championship for a 6th time; and
     WHEREAS, The Prosser High School Mustangs had a season record of 13-2 and advanced to the State Championship Game; and
     WHEREAS, On November 19, 2005, on their way to the state championship game, the Prosser High School Mustangs defeated the four-time defending class 3A champions with a 38-35 victory over the Bellevue Wolverines at Neil F. Lampson Field in Kennewick; and
     WHEREAS, The Prosser High School Mustangs were expected by many to be brushed aside by the nationally recognized Wolverines; however, due to their skill and determination they defeated the Wolverines and brought a much deserved win to Eastern Washington; and
     WHEREAS, The ironclad determination of the Prosser High School Mustangs' defense held the Wolverines to just 289 yards, almost 100 yards below their season average; and
     WHEREAS, The Prosser High School Mustangs Coaching Staff, led by Head Coach Tom Moore, provided invaluable leadership, motivation, and direction to the players; and
     WHEREAS, With senior leadership provided by Tylan Watkins, Adrian Washington, Travis Fanciullo, Danny Lochrie, Ivan Merino, Nick Long, Nick Edwards, David Starkey, Chris Shepherd, Jake Martin, Jaycobb Gagner, Ty Hartley, Cameron Brophy, Chad Don, and Trent Crabtree, the Prosser High School Mustangs have won the Mid-Valley League title 18 of the last 19 years; and
     WHEREAS, The Prosser High School Mustangs dominated All League and All Area selections led by seniors - Nick Edwards, Jake Martin, Ty Hartley, Danny Lochrie, Ivan Merino, Cameron Brophy, juniors – Kellen Moore, Bobby Humphreys, Jared Hancock, Nick Boydson, Cody Frank, Josh Beck, and sophomore – Cody Bruns; and
     WHEREAS, The Prosser High School Mustangs' Quarterback Kellen Moore set the state records for completions, yardage, and touchdowns in a single season; and
     WHEREAS, Every senior on the Prosser High School Mustangs team has completed 20 or more hours of community service as part of their School to Life Program; and
     WHEREAS, In addition to Prosser High School having a fantastic football year, it also showed a significant increase in the percentage of students who passed the WASL, with a 20-percent increase in reading, a 12.9-percent increase in math, and a 12.5-percent increase in writing;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and congratulate all the Prosser High School Mustangs team members, coaches, staff, faculty, students, parents, and the community for the extraordinary job well done and for their incredible achievements; 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 Prosser Superintendent Ray Tolcacher, Principals Kevin Lusk and Kelly Thorson, Athletic Director Casey Gant, Coach Tom Moore and his Assistant Coaches, and each member of the Prosser High School Mustangs Football Team.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4697 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 13, 2006



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Richard Nafziger, Chief Clerk