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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5120
Commending the Thomas A. Edison High School girls' basketball team.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 12, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, June 12, 2014

 

WHEREAS, after an exceptional season, the Thomas A. Edison High School girls’ basketball team advanced to the Virginia High School League Group 5A state semifinals in 2014; and

WHEREAS, the Thomas A. Edison High School Eagles won the Capitol Conference championship and the Group 5A North Regional championship to finish the season with an impressive 25 - 4 record; and

WHEREAS, sophomore Jada Graves was named the conference and regional player of the year and earned a spot on the Group 5A all-state first team; senior Tatianna Torres was named to the all-conference, all-regional, and all-state first teams; and

WHEREAS, each member of the team—Jada Graves, Lindsey Krisak, Nabiel Burhan, Jamie Potts, Megan Hendrick, Raven Moses, Julia Eversole, Mariyah Harper, Caitlyn Riley, Tierra Cochraham, Jessica Harris, and Tatianna Torres—contributed greatly to the team’s outstanding record; and

WHEREAS, the successful season is also a testament to the leadership of the coaches and staff and the enthusiastic support of the entire Thomas A. Edison High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Thomas A. Edison High School girls’ basketball team on advancing to the Virginia High School League Group 5A state semifinals in 2014; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dianne Lewis, head coach of the Thomas A. Edison High School girls’ basketball team, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s dedication and skill.