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2022 SESSION


 
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 187
Commending the Lafayette High School football team.
 
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 14, 2022
Agreed to by the Senate, February 17, 2022
 

WHEREAS, the Lafayette High School football team of James City County won the Virginia High School League Class 3 State Championship at Sanford B. Wanner Stadium in Williamsburg on May 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Lafayette High School Rams defeated the Lord Botetourt High School Cavaliers of Daleville by a score of 27–13 to finish the season undefeated and bring home the team’s first state title since 2001; and

WHEREAS, despite losing the lead in the third quarter, the Lafayette Rams marched steadfastly to victory, sealing the game in dramatic fashion in the final minutes when Mike Green converted a botched punt snap into a 40-yard touchdown run; and

WHEREAS, the Lafayette Rams were carried by the dominating performance of its defense, which forced several clutch turnovers, and standout play from the offense, which capitalized on scoring opportunities throughout the day; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Lafayette Rams is the result of the hard work and dedication of the student athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of the entire Lafayette High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Lafayette High School football team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 State Championship; and, be it

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