Reps. Gaffney, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Ball, Baxter, Booher, Brown, Byrum, Caul, Cheeks, Clack, Condino, Donigan, Farhat, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Gosselin, Green, Hopgood, Hune, Jones, Kolb, Kooiman, LaJoy, David Law, Leland, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Marleau, Meyer, Mortimer, Nitz, Palmer, Pastor, Pearce, Plakas, Proos, Rocca, Sak, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Stakoe, Taub, Vander Veen, Walker, Waters and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 286.

A resolution congratulating the Grosse Pointe North Baseball Team on their Division I State Championship.

            Whereas, It is a pleasure to join with the families, the entire school, all of Grosse Pointe, and the state of Michigan in celebrating the achievements of the Grosse Pointe North Baseball Team on its wonderful success over the season.  With the fine record this squad attained, which has culminated in a Division I 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 Norsemen have earned the respect of prep sports followers throughout Michigan through 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, While this team has received numerous individual accolades, including placing three student-athletes on the All-State Dream Team, another student-athlete on the Division I First Team, and set numerous individual and team school records, this team was successful only because of its selflessness and its ability to work together towards their goals; and

            Whereas, Winning titles or compiling outstanding seasons is never a fluke.  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 Grosse Pointe North Baseball Team on their Division I State Championship.