SENATE RESOLUTION 26

(By Senators Palumbo, Takubo, Beach, Lindsay, Plymale, Stollings, and Sypolt)

[Introduced January 30, 2020]

Congratulating the George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team for winning the 2019 Class AAA State Volleyball Championship.

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team had a dominant year on the court, finishing with a record of 58-2-2, on its way to winning the 2019 Class AAA State Volleyball Championship; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team won the school’s seventh volleyball title without losing a set during the state tournament; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team is led by head coach Missy Smith, her 15th year at the helm, and assistant coaches, Makayla Mena, Rachel Menders, and Dan Shreve; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team roster consists of players: Nyla Birch, Kaitlyn Carr, Caroline Demers, Karli Edwards, Molly Grimm, Ella Hall, Maya Harris,            Camryn Hughes, Julia McClanahan, Faith Smith, Audrey Stuart, and Katherine Triplett; and

Whereas, The 2019 George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team had a historic season, winning the MSAC Championship; Region 3, Section 1 Championship; Region 3 Championship; and four regular season tournament championships; and

Whereas, The 2019 George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team displayed its talent and strong will for an entire season, and is a shining example of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication, and spirit; and

Whereas, The 2019 George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team will be remembered as one of the best volleyball teams in West Virginia history; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby congratulates the George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team for winning the 2019 Class AAA State Volleyball Championship; and, be it     

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the George Washington High School Patriots volleyball team.