Reps. Nofs, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Ball, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Casperson, Caul, Clack, Condino, Espinoza, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Jones, Kolb, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Mayes, McDowell, Meyer, Moore, Mortimer, Murphy, Newell, Nitz, Palmer, Plakas, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Stakoe, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Vander Veen, Walker, Waters, Zelenko and Gleason offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 293.

A resolution congratulating the Lakeview High School Baseball Team on their Division II State Championship. 

Whereas, It is a pleasure to join with the families, the entire school, all of Lakeview, and the state of Michigan in celebrating the achievements of the Lakeview baseball team on its wonderful success over the season.  With the fine record this squad attained, which has culminated in a Division II State Championship, this group of disciplined student-athletes has generated great pride throughout the state; and

Whereas, Much to the delight of their loyal fans, the Spartans have earned the respect of prep sports followers throughout Michigan with their talent, teamwork, and determination.  As opponents have found out all season long, this is a team that brings unity and a positive outlook to all levels of competition.  In the face of challenge and pressure, this is a group of young people who maintain their focus on making their dreams come true and accepting nothing less than their best effort; and

Whereas, This team has received numerous individual accolades. This includes seven players being named to the Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Team, and Head Coach Jeff Sovern being honored with the Enquirer Coach of the Year Award. This team was successful because of its selflessness and its ability to work together towards their goals; and

Whereas, Winning titles or compiling outstanding seasons is never a matter of chance.  While anything can happen in a single game, all teams show their true abilities and dedication over a long season.  What distinguishes the best, however, is the effort that appears in practice, far removed from the excitement of game day.  We admire the efforts, team spirit, and preparation of these talented young people; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body congratulate the Lakeview High School Baseball Team on their Division II State Championship.