HJ 835 — Commending James Aaron Boyd.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23107285D HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.

835 IE Offered February 20, 2023 N Commending James Aaron Boyd.

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andnow, WHEREAS,therefore, be itserve RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend James Aaron Boyd recordedfor 233a tacklessuccessful whilefootball playingcareer forat theIndian River High School and Penn StateStaRESOLVED NittanyFURTHER, LionsThat andthe tackles,Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a schoolcopy recordof this resolution for defensivepresentation backsto atJames Aaron Boyd as an expression of the time;General Assembly's admiration for his achievements.

and more than 100 tackles in a season with 109 WHEREAS, James Boyd was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2001 National Football League Draft and over two seasons with the team recorded 11 solo tackles;

andH WHEREAS, James Boyd's accomplishments are the results of his hard work and dedication and se8ve as inspiration to countless young athletes throughout the Commonwealth;

now, therefore, be it 5 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby State University and in the National Football League;

and, be itian River High School and Penn RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to James Aaron Boyd as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his achievements.