Bill Text: VA HJR363 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the James Madison High School girls' swim and dive team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-06 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ363ER) [HJR363 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR363-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the James Madison High School girls' swim and dive team won the Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship in February 2018; and
WHEREAS, the defending state champions, the James Madison High School Warhawks dominated the regional tournament to advance to the state final at George Mason University; and
WHEREAS, in the state tournament, the James Madison Warhawks were missing one diver and faced a disqualification in the 400-yard freestyle relay, as well as stiff competition from the Yorktown High School Patriots; and
WHEREAS, the James Madison Warhawks kept their focus and overcame adversity to finish with a score of 217.5, 10.5 points ahead of the runner-up Yorktown Patriots; and
WHEREAS, the James Madison Warhawks' victorious season is a testament to the skill and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the James Madison High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the James Madison High School girls' swim and dive team on winning its second-consecutive state title at the Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship in 2018; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Andrew Foos, head coach of the James Madison High School girls' swim and dive team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.
