Bill Text: VA HJR1077 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Woodgrove High School girls' lacrosse team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-24 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1077ER) [HJR1077 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HJR1077-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Woodgrove High School girls' lacrosse team won the Virginia High School League Group 4A state championship in June 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Woodgrove High School Wolverines defeated their Conference 21 rival, the George Mason High School Mustangs, by a lopsided score of 18 - 6, as the powerhouse program from Purcellville marched to their third consecutive state lacrosse title; and
WHEREAS, the Woodgrove Wolverines held a 7 - 5 advantage at halftime, then blew the game open in the second half on a run of multiple unanswered goals in a 22-minute span; and
WHEREAS, the Woodgrove Wolverines were led by senior Nora Bowen, who flung home seven goals, and senior Sarah Pantaleo, who scored four; and
WHEREAS, Woodgrove Wolverines junior goalkeeper Sanaea Gowadia came up with eight saves, six of which she registered in the second half; and
WHEREAS, after winning the championship, Nora Bowen, Alli Reeve, and Hope French took home Virginia High School League Group 4A First-Team All-State honors, and Nora Bowen was named Group 4A Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Woodgrove High School girls' lacrosse team contributed to the championship season and the team's overall 18 - 3 record; they set an early goal of winning their third straight state championship and didn't take their focus off achieving it all season; and
WHEREAS, Woodgrove High School's three consecutive girls' lacrosse state championships are a testament to the outstanding leadership of the team's seniors, four of whom are headed to play at the college level, and the talent of the team's underclassmen; and
WHEREAS, the Woodgrove High School girls' lacrosse team continues to perform at the highest possible level thanks to the mentoring of a dedicated coaching staff, led by Bob Fuller, and the support of parents, faculty, students, and devoted Wolverine fans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Woodgrove High School girls' lacrosse team on winning their third straight Virginia High School League Group 4A state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bob Fuller, head coach of the Woodgrove High School girls' lacrosse team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievement and continued record of excellence.
