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2011 SESSION

11104883D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 825
Offered February 8, 2011
Commending the Norfolk Christian High School girls' basketball team.
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Patron-- Miller, P.J. and Alexander
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WHEREAS, the Norfolk Christian High School girls’ basketball team capped an excellent season by winning the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association, Division II state championship on March 5, 2010; and

WHEREAS, on the road to victory, the Norfolk Christian High School Lady Ambassadors finished their regular season of play with an impressive 20 wins and only four losses, becoming the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools regular season champions; and

WHEREAS, with the impressive leadership of Head Coach David Johnson and their unwavering determination to win, the Ambassadors fought their way to the top of the Virginia Independent Schools Division II state championship game; and

WHEREAS, in the championship finals, the Ambassadors faced their rival, Hampton Roads Academy; the Ambassadors’ remarkable performance and fierce competitive edge, along with three double-figure scorers, gave them a 41 - 21 lead by halftime; and

WHEREAS, the entire Norfolk Christian team worked hard and contributed to the 67 - 44 win over Hampton Roads Academy in the final game of the state championship; and

WHEREAS, the triumphant performance of the Lady Ambassadors is a tribute to the talent and dedication of the players, the leadership of Head Coach David Johnson, and the support of the parents, faculty, and student body; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend the Norfolk Christian High School girls’ basketball team on its outstanding season and championship win; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Head Coach David Johnson on behalf of the Norfolk Christian High School girls’ basketball team as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for the team’s championship performance.