WHEREAS, La Conner High School this past fall claimed the 2B State Championship volleyball title when the Braves capped an exciting season with a 3-1 game victory in the championship game at the Yakima Sundome; and
     WHEREAS, Along with capturing the 2B State title, the Lady Braves, led by Coach Suzanne Marble, finished their storybook season with an impressive record of 19-1; and
     WHEREAS, The winning of this year's 2B State title by La Conner represents the second year in a row the school has won the volleyball championship; and
     WHEREAS, Hitter Cora Kellerman, whose continued devotion and tenacity led her to be named Associated Press Class 2B Most Valuable Player of the Year and to the Associated Press All State First Team; and
     WHEREAS, Setter Shelby Zanoni, due to her dedication and hard work, was named to the Class 2B Associated Press All State Honorable Mention; and
     WHEREAS, Head Coach Suzanne Marble, due to her outstanding leadership, was named Class 2B Associated Press All State Coach of the Year; and
     WHEREAS, The leadership demonstrated by the senior members of the Lady Braves volleyball team spurred the team on to victory; and
     WHEREAS, La Conner High School students, staff, and the greater community provided continued support to the Lady Braves;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate honor the La Conner Braves for their second consecutive 2B State Volleyball Championship; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the La Conner School District Superintendent, La Conner High School Principal, and La Conner High School's Braves Volleyball Team Members and Coaches.