SENATE RESOLUTION 68

(By Senators Hamilton, Pitsenbarger, Stollings, Cline, Jeffries, Lindsay, Rucker, and Romano)

[Introduced March 4, 2020]

Recognizing the Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle Club for excellence in marksmanship.

Whereas, The Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle Club competed in the West Virginia University 4-H State Individual Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2020; and

Whereas, The Buckhannon-Upshur’s 4-H Senior Air Rifle first team, comprised of shooters, Clint Crites, Olivia Caynor, and Ryan Bosley, earned its first state title at this competition and is currently ranked first in this state; and

Whereas, Olivia Caynor placed fourth in the state in the individual competition and will represent her team and state at the national competition in Nebraska in June 2020; and

Whereas, The Buckhannon-Upshur’s 4-H Senior Air Rifle second team, comprised of shooters, Breanna Morgan, Sam Canter, and Dani Hovis, placed fourth in the state competition; and

Whereas, The Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Air Rifle team is comprised of Samantha Sparks, Ryleigh Jeffries, and Leah Bennett, and is currently ranked third in the state; and

Whereas, The Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle Club is led by coach Russ Warner, assistant coach Dave Riffle, and 4-H Extension Agent Craig Presar; and

Whereas, The Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle Club will be forever remembered as one of the best 4-H rifle clubs in West Virginia history; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate recognizes the Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle Club for excellence in marksmanship; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its congratulations to these sharp shooters and their coaches for their outstanding achievements; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Buckhannon-Upshur 4-H Air Rifle Club.