Reps. Hoogendyk, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Bieda, Brown, Byrum, Caswell, Caul, Clack, Condino, Dennis, DeRossett, Ehardt, Farrah, Gillard, Hopgood, Jamnick, Koetje, Kooiman, Law, Lipsey, Meyer, Milosch, Minore, Murphy, Nitz, Pappageorge, Richardville, Rocca, Sak, Shackleton, Shaffer, Shulman, Spade, Stakoe, Stallworth, Taub, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Vander Veen, Wojno and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 314.

            A resolution congratulating Lindsay Tarpley for her outstanding accomplishments as a member of the gold medal women’s soccer team at the 2004 Olympics.

            Whereas, We are proud to join with teammates, coaches, family, friends, community members, and the entire state of Michigan in congratulating Lindsay Tarpley on winning an Olympic gold medal in women's soccer.  The excellence shown in the sports arena by this talented and hardworking young athlete provides an outstanding example of the rewards gained when athletics are combined with heart and commitment; and

            Whereas, As a fierce competitor and dedicated team player, Lindsay Tarpley brings more than hard work and readiness to each performance.  Her inextinguishable energy and will to win each game is every bit as impressive as her ability to play.  As a graduate of Portage Central High School, Lindsay has served as an incredible source of community pride; and

            Whereas, Lindsay’s poise under the pressure of intense competition serves as an example to all athletes dreaming of competing at the highest level.  She was able to raise the level of her game as the stakes increased, scoring a crucial goal in the Olympic gold medal game.  Equally important, Lindsay represented Portage, the state of Michigan, the University of North Carolina, and the United States of America with class and dignity.  She serves as an exemplary role model for young athletes across the nation; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body congratulate Lindsay Tarpley for her outstanding accomplishments as an Olympic gold medal athlete.  May her determination grow stronger each day and positively influence her every endeavor in the many years ahead; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Lindsay Tarpley as a token of our esteem.