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2023 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 482
Commending Ashleigh Clyde.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2023

 

WHEREAS, Ashleigh Clyde, a recent graduate of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, won first place in original oratory at the Virginia High School League forensics state championship in the spring of 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ashleigh Clyde began competing in forensics as a freshman and advanced to the state competition each year, while also serving as president and captain of the Osbourn Park High School speech and debate team for two years; and

WHEREAS, from in-person to virtual tournaments, Ashleigh Clyde always brought her best to each performance and consistently finished at the top of the competition; and

WHEREAS, as captain of the Osbourn Park forensics team, Ashleigh Clyde coached and inspired her fellow students and helped them effectively research and review materials so that they would be prepared to excel in competitions; and

WHEREAS, Ashleigh Clyde was a member of the National Honor Society and also participated in Youth Salute, George Mason University’s Courageous Conversations program, and BridgeUSA; and

WHEREAS, Ashleigh Clyde cultivated her interest in public speaking through journalism and broadcasting activities that encouraged her to hone her abilities as a communicator; and

WHEREAS, Ashleigh Clyde’s accomplishments are the results of her hard work and dedication, the leadership and guidance of her coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of her family and the Osbourn Park High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Ashleigh Clyde hereby be commended for winning first place in original oratory at the 2022 Virginia High School League forensics state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ashleigh Clyde as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for her achievements and best wishes for her continued success.