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2014 SESSION

14100063D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 62
Offered January 8, 2014
Prefiled January 8, 2014
Commending the St. Christopher's School baseball team.
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Patron-- Peace
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WHEREAS, the St. Christopher’s School baseball team triumphed at the 2013 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state final to bring home the school’s first state title as a member of the association; and

WHEREAS, the St. Christopher’s School baseball team faced rival Trinity Episcopal School before an enthusiastic crowd at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights for the state championship game; and

WHEREAS, the St. Christopher’s School baseball team came out strong in the second inning, scoring five runs, and continued to dominate offensively, with a Saint crossing home plate in the third and two making it home in the sixth; and

WHEREAS, the St. Christopher’s School baseball team enjoyed strong pitching from Jack English, who did not allow a hit until the fifth inning and struck out seven, and Cody Valenzuela, who made the final two outs to clinch the title; and

WHEREAS, the entire St. Christopher’s School baseball team worked hard throughout the season to advance the team to the state championship final; and

WHEREAS, the St. Christopher’s School baseball team’s championship season is a tribute to the talent and dedication of the players, the leadership of head coach Anthony Szymendera and his staff, and the support of the St. Christopher’s School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the St. Christopher’s School baseball team hereby be commended on winning the 2013 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Anthony Szymendera, head coach of the St. Christopher’s School baseball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ congratulations and admiration for the team’s outstanding season.