SENATE RESOLUTION 38

(By Senators Phillips, Stollings, Lindsay, and Hamilton)

[Introduced April 2, 2021]

Recognizing the achievements of Ben Ferrell, a young man who is an archery/bow champion from Chapmanville, West Virginia.

Whereas, Ben Ferrell is a 16-year-old from Chapmanville, West Virginia, and is the son of Michael and Tena Ferrell; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell is currently a tenth grader at Chapmanville Regional High School; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell discovered his love for archery in 2017, where he began by shooting in his front yard with friends as a hobby, and he quickly discovered God blessed him with a talent for target shooting; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell joined his first tournament in 2017 at Huntington Archery Club and brought home a first place finish in his very first shoot; and

Whereas, Since then, his love for the sport has grown, and he has had some major accomplishments in his 2020 season; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell is self-taught, practices every morning for a few hours and the same in the evenings; and

Whereas, Ben can always be found in his parents yard or at a local range; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell is very self-disciplined, makes excellent grades in school, and always gives God the credit; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell’s 2020 accomplishments include: West Virginia State Championship: First place; IBO Indoor World Championship: first place; IBO Winter National: first place; West Virginia Triple Crown: first place in all three shoots; West Virginia 2020 Triple Crown State Championship: first place; IBO National Triple Crown: Overall second place; and IBO 2020 Shooter of the Year; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell is excited to get his 2021 season started, and his goal is to become a pro shooter and have his own bow shop; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell can already at the age of 16 set up a bow from start to finish, and fletch his own arrows from his bedroom; and

Whereas, Ben Ferrell has been honored to have several sponsors, radio interviews and have his story published in local newspapers; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the West Virginia Senate hereby recognizes the achievements of Ben Ferrell, a young man who is an archery/bow champion from Chapmanville, West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Ben Ferrell and his family.