Reps. Williams, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Ball, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Caswell, Cheeks, Clack, Condino, Cushingberry, Espinoza, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Gleason, Hansen, Hopgood, Hunter, Jones, Kahn, Kolb, Kooiman, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Mayes, McConico, Meisner, Meyer, Mortimer, Murphy, Nofs, Palsrok, Plakas, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Stakoe, Taub, Vagnozzi, Vander Veen, Waters and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 230.

A resolution recognizing and congratulating the 2006 Arthur Hill Boys Basketball Team on their Class A State Championship.

Whereas, It is a great privilege and an honor to salute the 2006 Arthur Hill Boys Basketball Team on capturing the Class A State Championship by defeating Okemos on March 25, 2006; and

Whereas, The Lumberjacks, under the leadership of Coach Greg McMath and his staff, have earned the respect of prep sports followers through their talent, teamwork, and determination, with a 85-84 win over Okemos in the MHSAA finals.  This group of student-athletes has generated great pride throughout this part of our state; and

Whereas, The Lumberjacks played with great heart, discipline, and dedication while maintaining their focus on making their dream come true as the Class A State Champions.  They won 21 out of 27 games.  This team has brought unity and a positive outlook to all levels of competition; and

Whereas, Many of the talents and characteristics this team exhibited in reaching this goal will help them in all aspects of their lives; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize and congratulate the 2006 Arthur Hill Boys Basketball Team and Coach Greg McMath. We admire the efforts, team spirit, and preparation of these talented young people.