HJ 123 — Commending Robert L. Dandridge, Jr.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22101482D I HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.

123 NE OfferedN January 18, 2022 Commending Robert L.

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and U basketball on the courts of the former West End School and was a member of the Maggie L.

WalkerC High School Class of 1965;

and E WHEREAS, Bob Dandridge enjoyed one of the most storied basketball careers in Norfolk State University history, leading his team to a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship title in 1968;

and WHEREAS, selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1969 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Bob Dandridge immediately made an impact on the team on both sides of the court, earning H all-rookie first team honors;

andmadeand an2 impact on the team on both sides of the court, earning WHEREAS, Bob Dandridge was an integral part of the Milwaukee Bucks' championship run in the 1970-1971 season, averaging 18.4 points per game as the team notched a 66-16 record and went on to E sweep the Baltimore Bullets in the NBA Finals;

and HR WHEREAS, Bob Dandridge joined the Washington Bullets in the 1977-1978 season and helped the 1 team overcome years of playoff disappointment to win its first and only championship title in f3anchisefranchise historyhisWHEREAS, thatbeyond samehis year;two championship titles, Bob Dandridge's accomplishments after 13 years in the NBA included four All-Star Game appearances, eight playoff appearances, and an impressive career average of 18.5 points per game;

and WHEREAS, following his career in the NBANBA, includedBob fourDandridge All-Staradmirably Gamededicated appearances,himself eightto playoffhelping appearances,after andearning ana impressivedegree careerin averagecounseling, offormed 18.5the pointsDandridge perGroup, game;a nonprofit organization with and, mission to pass on life skills to at-risk youth in Norfolk;

and WHEREAS, followingdrawing from his careerexperience inas thea NBA,player and a counselor, Bob Dandridge admirablyextended dedicatedhis himselfrookie totransition helpingprogram and the Top 100 High School Basketball Camp, which have since guidede hundreds of young peopleplayers growthrough andthe thrive;early years of their careers;

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andnowRESOLVED WHEREAS,by drawingthe fromHouse hisof experienceDelegates, as a player and a counselor, Bob Dandridge extended his 35 rookie transition program and the TopSenate 100concurring, HighThat School Basketball Camp, which have since guidede 36 hundreds of young players through the earlyGeneral yearsAssembly ofhereby theircommend careers;Robert L.

andDandridge, /Jr., 37Virginia WHEREAS,native byand embodyingsuperstar the ideals of competitiveness,the compassion,National heroism,Basketball andAssociation, humilityon /the 38occasion throughoutof his life,induction Bobinto Dandridgethe hasNaismith beenMemorial anBasketball inspirationHall to countless citizens of theFame; Commonwealth;

39and, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED byFURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates,Delegates theprepare Senatea concurring,copy Thatof this resolution his accomplishments and contributions to the GeneralCommonwealth.sion Assemblyof herebythe commendGeneral RobertAssembly's L.admiration for

Dandridge, Jr., Virginia native and superstar of the National Basketball Association, on RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Robert L.

Dandridge, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his accomplishments and contributions to the Commonwealth.