HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4623

HR 4623

ByRepresentatives McClintock and Cheney

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

WHEREAS, The Prairie High School Wrestling Team demonstrated focus and discipline, overcoming adversity with hard work, and demonstrating exemplary athleticism both before and during the state championship; and

WHEREAS, Faith Tarrant placed first in the girls 3A 235-pound division making her the first girls champion wrestler from Prairie High School; and

WHEREAS, Alex Ford placed first in the boys 3A 160-pound division making him the first boys champion wrestler from Prairie High School since 1987; and

WHEREAS, The wrestling team illustrated its overall excellence as Lucas Lyle placed seventh in the boys 3A 120-pound division, Kennedy Wilcox placed seventh in the girls 3A 125-pound division, and Yana Paskar placed eighth in the girls 3A 145-pound division; and

WHEREAS, Fifteen student-athletes on the Prairie High School Wrestling Team qualified for the state championship tournament;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate the Prairie High School Wrestling Team on their stellar performance at the state wrestling championship, and congratulate Coach Rob Smith and the team's families, fans, and the community of Brush Prairie for this 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 Prairie High School Wrestling Team and Coach Rob Smith.