Bill Text: VA HR612 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Union High School boys' basketball team.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-27 - Bill text as passed House (HR612ER) [HR612 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2021-HR612-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 612 Offered February 25, 2021 Commending the Union High School boys' basketball team. ---------- Patron-- Kilgore ----------

WHEREAS, the Union High School boys' basketball team claimed the Virginia High School League Class 2 state title in 2021, becoming the first basketball team from Wise County to win a state championship since 1974; and

WHEREAS, the Union High School Bears defeated a talented team from East Rockingham High School by a score of 62–47; sophomore Sean Cusano helped the Bears open the game with a quick 15–2 lead by hitting his first four shots, all three-pointers; and

WHEREAS, the Union Bears' versatile offense and well-prepared defense prevented the East Rockingham Eagles from launching an effective counterattack for the remainder of the game; and

WHEREAS, Sean Cusano ultimately led the Union Bears with 24 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Bradley Bunch with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists and Alex Rasnick with 15 points and four assists; and

WHEREAS, the Union High School Bears finished the season with an impressive 16–3 record and defeated several powerhouse teams along the way, including the six-time state champion Radford High School Bobcats; and

WHEREAS, the victorious season is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Union High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Union High School boys' basketball team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in 2021; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Zack Moore, head coach of the Union High School boys' basketball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievements.