Bill Text: VA HR195 | 2024 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Galax High School golf team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-03-04 - Bill text as passed House (HR195ER) [HR195 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2024-HR195-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, the Galax High School golf team earned its second consecutive state title with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Galax High School Maroon Tide finished the state championship, held at Great Oaks Country Club in Floyd, with three golfers in the top ten and a final tally of 317 points; and
WHEREAS, the Galax Maroon Tide defeated the runners-up from Northumberland High School by 26 points to secure the team state title; and
WHEREAS, Talan Genry led the Galax Maroon Tide in the individual standings, finishing only three over par with a score of 75; and
WHEREAS, the victorious season is a testament to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of family, friends, and the entire Galax High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Galax High School golf team hereby be commended on winning the 2023 Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Galax High School golf team as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.