Bill Text: VA HJR1102 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Tony Bentley.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-23 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1102ER) [HJR1102 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR1102-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Tony Bentley, coach of the Wakefield High School varsity boys' basketball team, reached his 300th career victory on December 7, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the victory was another milestone in an exceptional 27-year career; in his 17 years with the Wakefield High School program, Coach Bentley has won seven district championships and three regional championships; his team has made seven state tournament appearances and was state finalist in 2018; and
WHEREAS, for his tremendous efforts leading the Wakefield High School varsity boys' basketball team, Coach Bentley has been recognized as District Coach of the Year eight times and Regional Coach of the Year three times; and
WHEREAS, Coach Bentley's defense first style has made the Wakefield High School varsity boys' basketball team a dominant force among Arlington County and Washington, D.C., metropolitan area schools; and
WHEREAS, Coach Bentley has always placed mentorship of his young student-athletes above wins and personal achievement, serving as an excellent role model for the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Tony Bentley, coach of the Wakefield High School varsity boys' basketball team, on the occasion of his 300th career victory; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tony Bentley as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his impressive achievements and contributions to the Commonwealth.
