HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-4666, by Representative Vick

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State House of Representatives to recognize excellence in every field of endeavor; and

WHEREAS, For the first time in school history, the Hockinson High School Hawks are the 2017 2A Football State Champions; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks completed an undefeated season with a record of 14-0; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks overcame Tumwater High School in the state championship at the Tacoma Dome on December 2, 2017, by a final score of 35 to 22; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks beat West Valley High School in the semifinals 53 to 30; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks scored an astonishing 633 points throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks defense dominated the season by only allowing 13 points per game; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks Head Coach Rick Steele mentored and coached these young men; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks starting quarterback Canon Racanelli was named the 2A Football Player of the Year; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks wide receiver Sawyer Racanelli, offensive lineman Kordell Johnson, defensive lineman Kyle Brabec, and linebacker Colton Wheeler were named members of the 2A First Team for football in the state of Washington; and

WHEREAS, The Hockinson Hawks defensive back Matt Henry was named Honorable Mention for football in the state of Washington;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That on this day the Washington State House of Representatives congratulate the Hockinson High School football team on their state championship and their fans, supportive alumni, and the entire Hockinson community for this remarkable accomplishment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Hockinson High School Hawks football team and to Head Coach Rick Steele.

 

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

Resolution 4666 adopted by the House of Representatives

February 2, 2018

 

 

 

 

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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk