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2000 SESSION

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16
Offered January 12, 2000
Prefiled January 11, 2000
Commending the Fishburne Military School rifle team.
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Patrons-- Landes; Senator: Hanger
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WHEREAS, the 1999 Fishburne Military School rifle team completed the finest season in school history by winning the state tournament title at Virginia Military Academy in November 1999; and

WHEREAS, the Fishburne Military School Caissons finished the season undefeated and set school records for highest match score, highest team total for the season, and highest average match score; and

WHEREAS, all four returning members of the Fishburne Military School rifle team improved their performances from the past year, and the four new shooters showed consistent improvement throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, Matt Solomon of Waynesboro was the top shooter for the third consecutive season, was named to the All-League and All-State teams, and set team records in nearly every event; and

WHEREAS, second-year shooters Josh Hanson, Champion Chen, and Vincent Parker all improved their match averages over the previous season—Champion Chen by a remarkable 44 points; and

WHEREAS, new shooters Lenny Hensley, James Hinkley, Zac Lynn, and Nick Salimbene all contributed to the Caissons’ success, with Zac Lynn ranking as one of the top newcomers in the state; and

WHEREAS, coached by First Sergeant James Hensley, the 1999 Fishburne Military School rifle team performed at unprecedented levels throughout the season and captured a well-deserved state championship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend and congratulate the Caissons from Fishburne Military School on their outstanding 1999 season; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Coach James Hensley in honor of the state championship performance of the Fishburne Military School rifle team.