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2019 SESSION

19104746D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 914
Offered February 11, 2019
Commending the Westfield High School football team.
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Patrons-- Delaney; Senator: Boysko
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WHEREAS, the Westfield High School football team claimed its fifth consecutive regional title with a victory in the Virginia High School League Region 6D championship on November 24, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Westfield High School Bulldogs defeated the Madison High School Warhawks by a score of 17 - 7 in a game marked by frigid conditions and tough, physical play; and

WHEREAS, down 7 - 0 after the first half, the Westfield Bulldogs defense reasserted itself in the second half after a 35-yard dash to the four-yard-line by senior running back Eugene Asante shifted momentum in the Bulldogs’ favor; and

WHEREAS, the Westfield Bulldogs put up 17 unanswered points and forced the Madison Warhawks, who were known for their strong running game all season, to resort to the throw, allowing only one completion; and

WHEREAS, the Westfield Bulldogs advanced to the Virginia High School League Class 6 state semifinal and finished the season with an impressive 13 - 1 record; and

WHEREAS, the Westfield Bulldogs achieved success through the hard work and dedication of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the enthusiastic support of the entire Westfield High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Westfield High School football team on winning the Virginia High School League Region 6D championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kyle Simmons, head coach of the Westfield High School football team, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s achievements.