SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24108131D I HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.

355 OfferedE March 4, 2024 N Commending the Yorktown High School girls' swim and dive team.

TN Patrons––HopeAgreed to by the House of Delegates, March 5, 2024 R Agreed to by the Senate, March 7, 2024 O WHEREAS, the Yorktown High School girls' swim and Lopez;dive team won its second consecutive state L title with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship;

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and WHEREAS, the victorious season is a testament to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the enthusiastic support of family members, friends, and the entire Yorktown High School community;

now, therefore, be it commend the Yorktown High School girls' swim and dive team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship;

and, be it H RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution3 for presentation to Torey Ortmayer, head coach of the Yorktown High School girls' swim and dive team as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's athletic achievements.