WHEREAS, It is the tradition of the Washington State Senate to honor the dedication, teamwork, and triumph of our state's students; and
     WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights had both its boys' and girls' basketball teams in the finals of the inaugural 1B tournament at the Sun Dome in Yakima; and
     WHEREAS, Through determination and perseverance, the Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' basketball team was undefeated and the girls' basketball team attained an 18-3 record for the 2006-2007 season; and
     WHEREAS, The commitment to excellence on the basketball court is an extension of the Knight's commitment to academic excellence and a Christian education; and
     WHEREAS, Coaches Dean Wagenaar, Brian Bosma, and Henry Bosma, statistician Jordan Vogel, and team members Jesse Brouwer, Lucas Brouwer, Marc De Jong, Nick De Jong, Brandon De Vries, Andy Freepons, Jason Friend, Joel Koopmans, Luke Meininger, Danny Van Boven, Aaron Van de Graaf, Cole Van de Graaf, and Adrian Van Oostrum have demonstrated incredible teamwork in achieving victory over the Tulalip Heritage team to clinch the title as State 1B Champions, and Cole Van de Graaf was named the State Tournament MVP; and
     WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' basketball team demonstrated ultimate teamwork and dedication in defeating the Tulalip Heritage team by a score of 58 to 40; and
     WHEREAS, Coaches Al Smeenk, Steve Martin, Woodie Jones, and Marlene Van Wingerden, managers Naomi den Hoed and Ester Ramos, and team members Abby Bangs, Hilari Bosma, Brittany den Hoed, Erika den Hoed, Julie Long, Emma Newhouse, Kelly Newhouse, Jacqui Roberts, Andrea Schutt, Joleen Van Wingerden, Melanie Van Wingerden, Tori Van Wingerden demonstrated teamwork and perseverance, and Melanie Van Wingerden was named to the tournament first team; and
     WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights girls' team played tenaciously against the Sprague-Harrington team before falling by a score of 67-48 to place second in the State 1B tournament; and
     WHEREAS, The Sunnyside Christian Knights were supported by cheerleaders Jenni Crabtree, Catherine Douglas, Annaka Erickson, Taylor Gardner, Julie Martinen, Taylor Mortensen, and cheer advisor Lori Gardner;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate does hereby acknowledge and honor the Sunnyside Christian High School Knights basketball teams as an example to all Washingtonians of the rewards of hard work and commitment to team effort; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the coaches and members of the Sunnyside Christian Knights boys' and girls' basketball teams and to Sunnyside Christian High School.