Bill Text: VA HR30 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Aravely Avila-Jimenez.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-07 - Bill text as passed House (HR30ER) [HR30 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR30-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Aravely Avila-Jimenez, a student and wrestler at Hopewell High School, won first place in the 225-pound weight class at the Virginia Girls Wrestling Championship on January 29, 2022, at Hayfield High School in Alexandria; and
WHEREAS, Aravely Avila-Jimenez won her title at the Virginia High School League-sanctioned event after defeating the reigning champion in her class in a 7–5 decision, pinning her semifinal opponent in 19 seconds, and claiming the final match following her opponent's disqualification; and
WHEREAS, Aravely Avila-Jimenez notably placed first out of eight wrestlers in her weight class despite being the second lightest competitor in her bracket; and
WHEREAS, Aravely Avila-Jimenez is the captain of the Hopewell High School (HHS) wrestling team and is an inspiration to many young aspiring wrestlers; and
WHEREAS, Aravely Avila-Jimenez's success was the result of her hard work and dedication and the unwavering support of Hopewell City Public Schools superintendent Melody Hackney, HHS principal Stephanie Poe, HHS athletic director Kerry Gray, HHS wrestling coach Rich Halas, and the entire HHS community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Aravely Avila-Jimenez of Hopewell High School hereby be commended for placing first in the 225-pound weight class at the 2022 Virginia Girls Wrestling Championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Aravely Avila-Jimenez as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her achievement.
