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13105168D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 914
Offered February 14, 2013
Commending Rochelle Evans.
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Patron-- Habeeb
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WHEREAS, Rochelle Evans, then a senior at Christiansburg High School, won the shot put and discus events for the second consecutive year at the 2012 Virginia High School League Group AA state outdoor track and field championships; and

WHEREAS, finishing a dominant high school career, Rochelle Evans won the shot put event by an astounding six-foot margin with a distance of 44 feet, 10 1/4 inches and won the discus event with a distance of 136 feet, seven inches; and

WHEREAS, displaying exceptional focus and consistency, Rochelle Evans was unbeaten in shot put and discus events in her last two high school seasons; and

WHEREAS, a six-time award winner in track and field, Rochelle Evans had also previously won two Virginia High School League (VHSL) Group AA indoor shot put titles; in 2011 she set the VHSL Group AA record for the outdoor shot put event; and

WHEREAS, a high school fan favorite, Rochelle Evans was renowned for her unparalleled talent and for her sportsmanship on and off the field; and

WHEREAS, Rochelle Evans has continued her successful athletic career as a member of the women’s track and field team at The College of William and Mary; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Rochelle Evans on winning the shot put and discus events for the second consecutive year at the 2012 Virginia High School League Group AA state outdoor track and field championships; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Rochelle Evans as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her athletic prowess and best wishes on her future endeavors.