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2017 SESSION
17104992DPatrons-- Hope, Adams, Austin, Bagby, Bell, John J., Boysko, Bulova, Byron, Carr, Cole, Collins, Cox, Farrell, Freitas, Head, Heretick, Herring, Hugo, Ingram, Keam, Kilgore, Kory, Krizek, Landes, Levine, Lindsey, Lingamfelter, Lopez, Marshall, D.W., Marshall, R.G., McQuinn, Minchew, Murphy, O'Quinn, Pillion, Plum, Pogge, Rasoul, Robinson, Rush, Sickles, Simon, Stolle, Sullivan, Toscano, Tyler, Ward, Ware, Watts, Webert, Wilt and Yancey; Senators: Ebbin, Favola, Howell and Wagner
WHEREAS, Michael Wardian of Arlington, an American marathoner and ultramarathoner, set a new world record when he ran and won seven back-to-back marathons in the 2017 World Marathon Challenge; and
WHEREAS, Michael “Mike” Wardian was one of 32 men and women to finish the World Marathon Challenge in January 2017, a whirlwind trip around the globe for seven marathons on seven continents in seven days; and
WHEREAS, Mike Wardian not only won all seven marathons but he also broke the three-hour mark in each of the races in Union Glacier, Antarctica; Punta Arenas, Chile; Miami, Florida; Madrid, Spain; Marrakech, Morocco; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Sydney, Australia; and
WHEREAS, Mike Wardian shattered the previous World Marathon Challenge record by more than 45 minutes with an average time of 2:45:57 for all of the 26.2-mile races; his slowest time was in Antarctica, where wind chill temperatures were 22 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit); and
WHEREAS, following his performance in the 2017 World Marathon Challenge, Mike Wardian was named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week; he was previously honored by USA Track & Field as the Men’s Master Ultra Trail Runner of the Year in 2014 for both roads and trails; and
WHEREAS, Mike Wardian is a graduate of Oakton High School in Vienna and Michigan State University, where he played Division 1 lacrosse; he began to run competitively only after graduating from college; and
WHEREAS, Mike Wardian’s most recent record-setting performance, and his marathon and ultramarathon career, would not be possible without the love and support of his wife, Jennifer, and their two sons, Pierce and Grant; and
WHEREAS, while at times the 2017 World Marathon Challenge pushed Mike Wardian to his limits, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that he will always cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Michael Wardian on winning and setting a new record in the 2017 World Marathon Challenge; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michael Wardian as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his awe-inspiring determination, endurance, and stamina in the field of competitive long-distance running.