HR 4638
In CommitteeHouse
Curtis H.S. girls volleyball
Honoring the Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team.
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AI Analysis
This resolution formally honors the Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2024 WIAA 4A State Championship, commending their skill, perseverance, and teamwork, and recognizing the support of coaches, families, and the community. It serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation and inspiration for student-athletes across Washington.
- Formally honors the Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2024 WIAA 4A State Championship.
- Recognizes the players' athleticism, dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline during the 2024 season.
- Acknowledges the contributions of the coaching staff, families, school, and community to the team’s success.
- Celebrates the championship as an inspiration for future student-athletes in Washington.
- Extends congratulations and best wishes for the team’s future success on and off the court.
Who is affected
- Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team players — The student-athletes on the team are honored for their athletic achievement, leadership, and sportsmanship.
- Curtis High School Girls Volleyball coaching staff — The coaching staff is recognized for their leadership, mentorship, and guidance during the championship season.
- Families, school staff, and community members of University Place — Families, school staff, and the broader University Place community are acknowledged for their support and encouragement.
- Current and future student-athletes in Washington — Current and future students at Curtis High School and other Washington schools are inspired by the team's example of teamwork and perseverance.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (5)
Symbolic recognition by the state legislature reinforces the value of extracurricular athletics in public education and may encourage continued student participation in school sports programs.
EducationPeopleRef: WHEREAS, The Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team demonstrated outstanding athleticism, dedication, and teamwork throughout the 2024 seasonPublic acknowledgment of student-athletes’ achievements may boost morale, school pride, and student engagement in academic and extracurricular activities, especially for underrepresented groups in STEM-adjacent leadership pathways.
EducationPeopleRef: WHEREAS, This championship victory serves as an inspiration to future student athletes at Curtis High School and beyond, proving that dedication and teamwork lead to successCelebrating structured, supervised youth activities like high school sports supports community cohesion and may contribute to positive youth development outcomes, including reduced risk behaviors.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: WHEREAS, The team's achievement is a testament to the hard work of the student athletes, the leadership of their coaches, and the unwavering support of their families, school, and communityFormal legislative recognition elevates the visibility of public school athletics and affirms the role of public education in fostering leadership, discipline, and teamwork—values that benefit all students.
EducationPeopleRef: BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team for their exceptional achievement in winning the 2024 WIAA 4A State ChampionshipPublic celebration of community-based youth achievement strengthens social capital and civic identity in local communities, especially in areas like University Place where such recognition may be rare at the state level.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: WHEREAS, The players and coaches of the Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team have made their school, the University Place community, and Viking Nation proud with their hard-earned triumph
Who Is Most Affected
Players gain public recognition, which may enhance college applications and personal confidence; no financial cost or burden.
Coaches receive public acknowledgment of their mentorship, which may improve morale and reinforce professional purpose; no fiscal impact.
Families and community members experience increased civic pride and social cohesion; symbolic benefit with no fiscal cost to them.
Current and future student-athletes across Washington may feel more encouraged to participate in school sports, especially girls and students in under-resourced districts.