HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4666
HR 4666
By Representatives Salahuddin, Corry, Parshley, Berg, Zahn, Stuebe, Davis, Paul, Hall, Macri, Street, Dufault, Thomas, Leavitt, Nance, Taylor, Barnard, Connors, and Pollet
WHEREAS, Mia Hamant, a standout goalkeeper for the University of Washington's (UW) Women's Soccer team, was a loving daughter, loyal friend, and a fighter who approached every challenge with courage and grace. Her heart, selflessness, and resilience touched the lives of the entire Husky community; and
WHEREAS, Hamant was one of the country's best goalkeepers during her junior season in 2024, sending the Huskies to the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament by making three saves during UW's penalty shootout against the University of Iowa during the quarterfinals; and
WHEREAS, Hamant was diagnosed with stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer, an ultrarare form of the disease. She immediately began chemotherapy treatment and stepped away from the Huskies, though she attended every home game during what was supposed to be her senior season; and
WHEREAS, Hamant continues to serve as an inspiration for her teammates, who have since went on to win the 2025 Big Ten Conference regular season and Big Ten tournament championships, and finished their season in the Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA tournament. Picked ninth in the Big Ten preseason poll, Washington became the first team since 2013 to win both regular season and tournament titles; and
WHEREAS, Hamant was selected as Washington's 2025 sportsmanship award honoree by the Big Ten during its end-of-season awards; and
WHEREAS, The Huskies' season success was facilitated by several coaches, including unanimous Big Ten Coach of the Year Nicole Van Dyke, and key players such as Samiah Shell, who was awarded 2025 Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player, and Tanner Ijams and Alex Buck, who both made the 2025 Big Ten Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team. Furthermore, five players were named United Soccer Coaches All-Region, including: Jadyn Holdenried, Kelsey Branson, Kolo Suliafu, Alex Buck, and Maya Loudd, setting a program record. Kolo Suliafu and Alex Buck were also named All-American, marking the first time Washington had two players receive this accolade in one season;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives posthumously recognize the life of Mia Hamant and commend her unshakable spirit that has inspired her family, teammates, coaches, and community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives congratulate the 2025 University of Washington Women's Soccer team for its success and determination in winning its first-ever 2025 Big Ten Women's Soccer regular season and tournament titles and finishing in the Elite Eight in the NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer tournament.