HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-4630, by Representative Sullivan

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize extraordinary achievement; and

WHEREAS, The Kentwood High School Boys Basketball team lost to Federal Way in the 2016 4A State Championship Game; and

WHEREAS, This year, however, the Kentwood High School Boys Basketball team defeated that same Federal Way team during the regular season, snapping Federal Way's record-setting 63-game winning streak; and

WHEREAS, Kentwood's team went on to claim the league title and the district title; and

WHEREAS, In the 2017 4A State Championship Game, despite trailing Union High School at half-time, Kentwood completed a dramatic comeback and defeated Union 81-61 in a blowout victory; and

WHEREAS, In completing the comeback, Kentwood claimed the 2017 4A Washington State Basketball Championship for the third time in school history; and

WHEREAS, The title victory and historic season were only achieved through dedicated teamwork and boundless support from family and community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the Kentwood High School Boys Basketball team for winning the 4A State Basketball Championship; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Kentwood High School Boys Basketball team, to the team's managers and coaches, and to the Kentwood High School principal.