Bill Text: VA HR631 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commending the Battlefield High School girls' indoor track and field team.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-27 - Agreed to by House by voice vote [HR631 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2021-HR631-Enrolled.html

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 631
Commending the Battlefield High School girls' indoor track and field team.
 
Agreed to by the House, February 27, 2021
 

WHEREAS, the Battlefield High School girls' indoor track and field team of Haymarket won the Virginia High School League Region 6B championship on February 17, 2021, at Freedom High School in Woodbridge; and

WHEREAS, carried by several strong finishes, the Battlefield High School Bobcats posted 125 points for a commanding victory in the team competition, surpassing the runner-up by 39 points; and

WHEREAS, several runners for the Battlefield Bobcats achieved personal bests over the day, while three runners placed in the top five for the 500-meter dash and two others placed in the top five for the 1600-meter run; and

WHEREAS, the Battlefield Bobcats saw first place finishes from Sailor Eastman, who won the 1000-meter run with a time of 3:07.58, and Brittany Fort, who won the shot put event with a toss measuring 35 feet, six inches; and

WHEREAS, the Battlefield Bobcats benefited from standout performances by Madyson Kannon, who placed second in the 55-meter dash; Maya Mosley, who placed second in the 300-meter dash; Ella Wild, who placed second in the 500-meter dash; and Farah McDaniel, who placed second in the 1600-meter run; and

WHEREAS, the Battlefield Bobcats' relay teams had impressive results, as well, with second place finishes in the 800-meter and 1600-meter events and a third place finish in the 3200-meter event; and

WHEREAS, the individuals and relay teams placing in the top three of their events will compete again at the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship on March 1, 2021, at the Virginia Beach Sports Center; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Battlefield Bobcats is the result of the tireless dedication of the student-athletes, the encouragement and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of the entire Battlefield High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Battlefield High School girls' indoor track and field team hereby be commended for winning the Virginia High School League Region 6B 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 Jarrette Marley, coach of the Battlefield High School girls' indoor track and field team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for the future.

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