WHEREAS, Intermont Equestrian at Emory and Henry College claimed the Beukma National Team Championship Trophy and a third consecutive national title at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championship in April 2016; and

WHEREAS, with a score of 39, Intermont Equestrian at Emory and Henry College bested several other talented teams at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championship, which was held at the Centenary College Equestrian Center in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the national victory was the sixth title for Intermont Equestrian at Emory and Henry College and the team's 19th title overall; the team now holds the most IDA titles in the country; and

WHEREAS, of the Emory and Henry Wasps, junior Nick Martino took third place in the First Level, senior Karissa Donohue placed seventh in the Upper Training Level, and sophomore Eli Worth-Jones finished third in the Lower Training Level and was named an individual champion, along with Sierra Davenport; and

WHEREAS, the victory is a tribute to the skill and discipline of the riders, the leadership of the coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Emory and Henry College community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Intermont Equestrian at Emory and Henry College on winning the Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championship in 2016; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Lisa Moosmueller-Terry, head coach of Intermont Equestrian at Emory and Henry College, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's exceptional, record-setting achievements.