Bill Text: VA HR144 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Jakob Kennedy.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-07 - Bill text as passed House (HR144ER) [HR144 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HR144-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Jakob Kennedy, a talented wrestler at Prince George High School, won the Virginia High School League Class 5A state championship on February 17, 2018; and
WHEREAS, an intelligent and technically gifted grappler, Jakob Kennedy had a superb senior year for the Prince George High School Royals, posting a 29 - 3 record in regular season wrestling before capturing the Region 5B championship; and
WHEREAS, in the Virginia High School League Class 5A state tournament, Jakob Kennedy wrestled at 160 pounds and battled his way through the early stages before defeating Daniel Peacher of Nansemond River High School 11 - 7 to secure the championship; and
WHEREAS, Jakob Kennedy's title was the first state wrestling championship of any kind in the history of Prince George High School; and
WHEREAS, after high school, Jakob Kennedy plans to attend the Virginia Military Institute, where he will compete on the wrestling team; his ultimate goal is to become a United States Navy SEAL; and
WHEREAS, through his hard work, dedication, and stellar results on the wrestling mat, Jakob Kennedy has brought credit to himself, his school, and his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Jakob Kennedy hereby be commended on winning the 2018 Virginia High School League Class 5A 160-pound state wrestling championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jakob Kennedy as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his spectacular accomplishments and best wishes for continued success.
