HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2021-4616

HR 4616

ByRepresentatives Vick and Hoff

WHEREAS, The House of Representatives recognizes excellence in every field and endeavor; and

WHEREAS, Trey Knight of Ridgefield High School set the national high school record in the hammer throw, with a toss of 261 feet and seven inches; and

WHEREAS, Trey is a four-time Class 2A state champion, holding two discus and shot put titles and in addition, holds the 2A discus state record; and

WHEREAS, Trey was named Gatorade Washington Boys Athlete in Track and Field for three consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, Trey was anticipated to win two more titles at the 2020 state championship in discus and shot put but the meet was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, The hammer throw is not sanctioned by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, instead Trey won the Washington State Hammer Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019; and

WHEREAS, Trey was named All-League defensive end and helped Ridgefield Football earn their first state playoff bid since 2005; and

WHEREAS, Trey has a 3.65 grade-point average and volunteers his time at Daybreak Youth Services along with coaching youth track and field; and

WHEREAS, Trey will further his education at the University of Southern California on a full scholarship where he will specialize in the hammer throw;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate Trey Knight on setting the national high school record in the hammer throw, and commend his family, friends, and fans for this outstanding accomplishment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Trey Knight and to Coach John Gambill.