Bill Text: VA HJR5217 | 2014 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commending Trevor LeMaster.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-09-18 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5217ER) [HJR5217 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HJR5217-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5217
Commending Trevor LeMaster.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, September 18, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, September 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Trevor LeMaster, a talented student-athlete at Freedom High School in South Riding, is an inspiration to his teammates and classmates through his determination, positivity, and competitive spirit; and

WHEREAS, born with a bone condition that affected the growth of his right leg, Trevor LeMaster was active in swimming, lacrosse, baseball, and basketball with various youth sports organizations from a young age; and

WHEREAS, an inspiring leader, Trevor LeMaster is a longtime Boy Scout; he has worked hard to address every challenge his Scouting participation offers, including difficult hiking requirements, first aid, rock climbing, and many other activities, ultimately leading him to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, a fierce and devoted athlete, Trevor LeMaster began using a prosthesis at age 10; he worked to meet and surmount any challenge and chose to complete the mile swim at Goshen Boy Scout summer camp three times; and

WHEREAS, Trevor LeMaster is a talented member of the Freedom High School junior varsity wrestling team; he placed second in the Loudoun junior varsity championships and competed against varsity wrestlers; and

WHEREAS, also starting in goal for the Freedom High School junior varsity lacrosse team, Trevor LeMaster has earned accolades as one of the best goalies playing at his level; and

WHEREAS, in an effort to better the lives of others and help athletes in similar circumstances achieve their goals, Trevor LeMaster developed an interest in science and hopes to someday pursue a career in engineering robotics-based prosthetic limbs; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Trevor LeMaster for his inspirational achievements; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Trevor LeMaster as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his perseverance and leadership and best wishes for the future.

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