Bill Text: VA HR632 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Battlefield High School boys' indoor track and field team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-27 - Agreed to by House by voice vote [HR632 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR632-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Battlefield High School boys' indoor track and field team of Haymarket was runner-up at the Virginia High School League Region 6B championship on February 17, 2021, at Freedom High School in Woodbridge; and
WHEREAS, the Battlefield High School Bobcats posted an impressive 84 points over the day, good for a second-place finish in the team competition; and
WHEREAS, the Battlefield Bobcats were led by Brian DiBassinga, who won the triple jump contest with a jump of 44 feet, seven and one-half inches, and who placed second in the pole vault event and third in the long jump event; and
WHEREAS, the Battlefield Bobcats benefited from standout performances by Austin Gallant, who placed second in the shot put event; Austin Rice, who placed second in the 500-meter dash and third in the 300-meter dash; and Winston Broiles, who placed third in the 55-meter hurdles event; and
WHEREAS, the Battlefield Bobcats' relay teams had a strong showing, with a second-place finish in the 1600-meter event; and
WHEREAS, the individuals and relay teams placing in the top three of their events will compete again at the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship on March 1, 2021, at the Virginia Beach Sports Center; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Battlefield Bobcats is the result of the tireless dedication of the student-athletes, the encouragement and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of the entire Battlefield High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Battlefield High School boys' indoor track and field team hereby be commended for an outstanding performance at the Virginia High School League Region 6B championship in 2021; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jarrette Marley, coach of the Battlefield High School boys' indoor track and field team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for the future.
