WHEREAS, The Washington State Legislature recognizes excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, On March 5, 2005, in the Spokane Arena, the Cusick Lady Panthers won the State B Girls' Basketball Championship with a 67-50 victory over Almira-Coulee-Hartline, for the school's first State B Basketball Championship; and
     WHEREAS, The members of the victorious Lady Panther basketball team are Kim Bluff (#15), Jessica Carney (#33), Taunie Cullooyah (#25), Christina Heinen (#23), Jael Johnston (#21), Kim King (#43), Misty Ostlie (#5), Tara Jo Pierre (#13), and Cara Shepherd (#35); and
     WHEREAS, Community members, parents, and faculty helped contribute to the success of the Lady Panthers by giving their wholehearted support to team members and coaches, and by cheering them on to victory; and
     WHEREAS, Team managers and statisticians were instrumental in the success of the Lady Panther coaches and team members; and
     WHEREAS, Coach J.R. Bluff should be applauded for his outstanding coaching and inspiration in leading the Lady Panthers to a state championship title; and
     WHEREAS, Assistant Coach Greg Johnston should also be congratulated for his exceptional coaching and assistance in developing the Cusick girls' basketball program to its current stature;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize and congratulate all of the Cusick Lady Panther team members, coaches, staff, faculty, students, and parents for their extraordinary achievements; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic Director of Cusick High School, and to the Coaches and each team member of the Cusick Lady Panthers' State B Championship Team.