Bill Text: VA SJR109 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Centreville High School football team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-01-31 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ109ER) [SJR109 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-SJR109-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Centreville High School football team showed strength and determination by winning the Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship in December 2013; and WHEREAS, the championship victory by the Centreville High School Wildcats capped a perfect 15–0 season; and WHEREAS, the 2013 championship game was a rematch between the Centreville Wildcats and Oscar Smith High School, who faced off in the 2011 state championship game; and WHEREAS, taking an early lead, the Centreville Wildcats finished the first half with a three-touchdown lead; and WHEREAS, with less than ideal weather conditions, the Centreville Wildcats' defense played smart, holding Oscar Smith to just one touchdown; and WHEREAS, the Centreville Wildcats finished strong, with their veteran offense running the ball in for the final score of the game, winning the state championship by a score of 35–6; and WHEREAS, their storied and undefeated season is a statement to the talent and dedication of the players, the leadership of the head coach and coaching staff, and the support of the Centreville High School community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Centreville High School football team for winning the 2013 Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Chris Haddock, the head coach of the Centreville High School football team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's skill and commitment. |