Bill Text: VA HR102 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Abram Baer.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-02-05 - Bill text as passed House (HR102ER) [HR102 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-HR102-Enrolled.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 102 Commending Abram Baer.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 5, 2016

WHEREAS, Abram Baer of Fauquier County has earned the national Distinguished Expert award for air rifle in the Winchester/National Rifle Association Marksmanship Qualification Program; and

WHEREAS, the riflery program is a project of the John D. Sudduth American Legion Post 72 in Warrenton and Fauquier County 4-H Youth Development; Abram Baer is a member of the Post's junior shooting sports program; and

WHEREAS, the American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program is a gun safety education and marksmanship program consisting of a basic marksmanship course, qualification awards, and an air rifle competition; and

WHEREAS, Abram Baer was ably coached by Claude Davenport and Mike Freeman, who offered guidance and support during his practices and at competitions; the coaches help their students focus, concentrate, and develop expert shooting skills by reinforcing their personal accomplishments and providing constructive input; and

WHEREAS, Abram Baer and his fellow competitors are highly motivated during rifle practices and at contests, demonstrating high degrees of focus and skill often seen at professional sharpshooting competitions; and

WHEREAS, to be named a Distinguished Expert by the Winchester/National Rifle Association Marksmanship Qualification Program, Abram Baer scored a minimum of 500 points—out of a possible 600 points—in 10 air rifle competitions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Abram Baer hereby be commended for earning the national Distinguished Expert award for air rifle in the Winchester/National Rifle Association Marksmanship Qualification Program; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Abram Baer as an expression of the House of Delegates' congratulations and admiration for his outstanding accomplishment and dedication to the sport of shooting.