Bill Text: VA HJR870 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Patrick Henry High School volleyball team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ870ER) [HJR870 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR870-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Patrick Henry High School volleyball team of Glade Spring secured its first state title in program history with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and
WHEREAS, in the state final held at Northside High School, the Patrick Henry High School Rebels defeated the Riverheads High School Gladiators in straight sets by scores of 25 - 14, 25 - 20, and 25 - 11; and
WHEREAS, the Patrick Henry Rebels took early leads in all three sets, and the team's stifling defense and impressive depth at every position overwhelmed the Riverheads Gladiators; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Henry sophomore Ella Maiden led the team with 14 kills and senior Carlee Taylor scored the game-winner in the third set; each member of the team contributed to the win, which capped off an incredible 25 - 2 season; and
WHEREAS, throughout the year, the Patrick Henry Rebels benefited from the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff members as well as the energetic support of friends, family, and the entire Patrick Henry High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Patrick Henry High School volleyball team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Pam Ratliff Newberry, head coach of the Patrick Henry High School volleyball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's historic achievement and best wishes for the future.
