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RESOLUTION NO. 3999EL/ERETT A RESOLUTION recognizing the proud football tradition of Everett High School, as evidenced by the fact that three of its noteworthy graduates are coaching college football teams currently ranked in the Top 20 in the nation. WHEREAS, Everett High School has a long and proud tradition of producing outstanding high school football student-athletes, many of whom have gone on to play at the college and pro level; and WHEREAS, one of those Everett High School alumni, Jim Lambright of the Class of 1960, is head coach of the University of Washington Huskies football team that climbed to 12th in the national Associated Press college football poll this week after ending the Miami Hurricanes' 58-game home field unbeaten streak with a 38- 20 victory; and WHEREAS, a second Everett High School alum, Dennis Erickson of the Class of 1965, has one of the top winning percentages of any active college football coach and currently is head coach of the Miami University football team, which has had outstanding success and is ranked No. 13 in the nation; and WHEREAS, a third Everett High School alum, Mike Price of the Class of 1964, is head coach of the Washington State University football team that climbed to 17th in the national rankings by beating the UCLA Bruins 21-0 and remaining undefeated at 3-0; and WHEREAS, these coaches give Everett High School the distinction of having three of its graduates and ex-football players coaching teams that are currently ranked in the top 20; and WHEREAS, few other high schools in the nation -- if any -- can boast of such an honor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF EVERETT: 1. That Everett High School deserves the gratitude, appreciation, and thanks of the City and community for bringing this area into the national eye in a positive way; and