WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize 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 and sacrifice, in addition to pride in community and self; and
     WHEREAS, An inspirational example of excellence and camaraderie was shown by Sedro Woolley High School's 2006 Wrestling Team that won a state record tying fifth consecutive Class 3A wrestling championship; and
     WHEREAS, The 2005 Sedro Woolley Team showed athletic excellence by finishing with a big-school record of 197 1/2 points which was 83 points ahead of the closest competitor; and
     WHEREAS, Senior Patrick O'Neil led the team to victory and set a school record by capturing his third state title while Michael Lomsdalen and Derek Crouter both received their second state titles; and
     WHEREAS, The 2006 Sedro Woolley High School Championship Team members were Patrick O'Neil, Michael Lomsdalen, Derek Crouter, Kevin O'Neil, Patrick Janicki, Jory Clark, Shane Hunt, Jordan Frisbee, Randal Nersten, Sammy Bisbey, and Cody Pohren; and
     WHEREAS, The 2006 Sedro Woolley High School Wrestling Championship Team was led by Head Coach Jay Breckenridge, Assistant Coach Jack Hurd, Assistant Coach Jeret Garcia, and Volunteer Coach Dave Greiner; and
     WHEREAS, The support and encouragement of families and the spirit shown by the school and the community were an integral part in this championship season;
     NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor the accomplishments of the Sedro Woolley Wrestling Team in their State Championship season of 2005-2006 and congratulate the team members, coaches, family, students, and community that made such an accomplishment possible; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to members and coaches of the Sedro Woolley Wrestling Team, Athletic Director Todd Torgeson, and to School Principal Mike Schweigert.