HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4622
HR 4622
By Representative McClintock
WHEREAS, It has been the tradition of the Washington State House of Representatives to recognize excellence in every field of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The Columbia River High School Baseball Team, through fortitude and a belief in one another's abilities, concluded their outstanding 2023-2024 season with a historic victory in the state championship; and
WHEREAS, Pitcher Noah Coakes pitched for all seven innings and finished the season as the Greater St. Helens League Pitcher of the Year and made the Greater St. Helens League baseball first all-league team; and
WHEREAS, Shortstop Chris Parkin had three hits, a stolen base, and a tying run batted in (RBI), and finished the season as the Class 2A state baseball player of the year; and
WHEREAS, Second baseman Zach Ziebell scored two runs and earned a spot on the Greater St. Helens League baseball first all-league team; and
WHEREAS, The baseball team exemplified their greatness and resolve in the final inning as outfielder Charlie Palmersheim, who had hit an RBI single, scored the go-ahead run off an RBI single by first baseman Zayne Boyes. Additionally, infielders Harrison Hoffarth and Nate Little contributed to the team's overall hit amount; and
WHEREAS, Through his commitment to the sport of baseball and his willingness to improve the lives of athletes in his community, Head Coach Stephan Donohue earned the accolade of 2A Coach of the Year by the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives congratulate the Columbia River Rapids on their extraordinary victory at the state baseball championship, and congratulate Coach Stephen Donohue, the team's fans, and the community of Vancouver for this accomplishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Columbia River High School Baseball Team and Head Coach Stephan Donohue.