SENATE RESOLUTION 48

(By Senators Nelson, Takubo, Stollings, Lindsay, and Jeffries)

[Introduced March 3, 2022]

Congratulating the George Washington High School Patriots girls’ swim team for winning the 2022 State Championship.

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots girls’ swim team had another outstanding year in the pool, which culminated in the team winning the 2022 State Championship; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots girls’ swim team continued their domination in the pool, winning their third consecutive state championship and seventh in the past 10 years; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots girls’ swim team, coached by Lyn Wilcher, head coach, and Doug Price, assistant coach, consists of team members Caroline Bazzle, Lily Blake, Kara Edstrom, Ainsley Lewis, Emma Martin, Madilyn McGlothen, Morgan Reynolds, Olivia Ridenour, Maddie Schaefer, Kathryn St. Jean, Amelia Walko, Ashlee Wilcher, and Faith Wu; and

Whereas, Team members Madilyn McGlothen won the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard IM, and Ashlee Wilcher won the 100-yard freestyle, and both girls were named to the WVSSAC All-Tournament Team; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots girls’ swim team displayed their strong will and determination during the time of a health pandemic and is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished with dedication, commitment, and teamwork; and

Whereas, The George Washington High School Patriots girls’ 2022 swim team will be remembered as one of the best teams ever assembled in West Virginia high school swimming history; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby congratulates the George Washington High School Patriots girls’ swim team for winning the 2022 State 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 girls’ swim team.