Bill Text: VA SJR114 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Oakton High School tennis program.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-02-21 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ114ER) [SJR114 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-SJR114-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, in 2021, the Oakton High School tennis program finished the season with district, region, and state championship titles for both the girls' and boys' teams; and
WHEREAS, both the Oakton High School girls' and boys' tennis teams had strong showings in the regular season, defeating their rivals in the Concorde District by comfortable margins, then secured Region 6D North titles; and
WHEREAS, the Oakton High School girls' tennis team defeated a talented team from Cosby High School by a score of 5–2 in the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 state final; and
WHEREAS, the Oakton High School boys' tennis team also defeated Cosby High School in the final, winning with a 5–0 shutout; and
WHEREAS, the state titles were the third for the Oakton High School girls' tennis team and the second for the boys' team; and
WHEREAS, the exceptional season is a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and dedication of the coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Oakton High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Oakton High School tennis program on winning girls' and boys' district, region, and state championships in 2021; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Mary Ellen Giuseppe and Betsy Tyskowski, head coaches of the Oakton High School tennis program, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the teams' achievements and best wishes for the future.
