WHEREAS, It is the policy of the legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and
     WHEREAS, The O'Dea High School Fighting Irish basketball team, from Seattle, won the 2007 class AAA state basketball championship; and
     WHEREAS, The O'Dea basketball coaches showed leadership and skill in focusing their team on their goal of winning the state AAA basketball championship with a 25-5 record; and
     WHEREAS, The Fighting Irish basketball team wish to acknowledge the dedication of the seniors for loyalty and contributions to the O'Dea basketball program; and
     WHEREAS, The captains of the team, Jamelle McMillan and Chris Banchero, contributed greatly to winning the state championship;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the O'Dea Fighting Irish basketball team and coach Phil Lumpkin and his assistant coaches for their accomplishments; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to coach Phil Lumpkin, the members of the O'Dea Fighting Irish basketball team, and the principal and faculty of O'Dea High School.