WHEREAS, the Loudoun Valley High School golf team proudly claimed the Virginia High School League Group 4A state golf championship for 2015, winning the state tournament on October 13, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the talented team from Purcellville defeated a hardworking E.C. Glass High School golf team by one stroke to claim the 2015 championship trophy at the tournament, which was held at Glenrochie Golf Course in Abingdon; and

WHEREAS, all of the Loudoun Valley High School golfers contributed to the team's hard-fought victory, playing with focus and determination; the group's final score was 621 points, which gave the school its first state golf championship since 1997; and

WHEREAS, the talent and leadership of seniors Brandon Weaver and Garrett Jenkins greatly contributed to the Loudoun Valley High School golfers' winning play; Brandon Weaver won the 2015 Virginia High School League Group 4A individual title with a two-day score of 144 points, and Garrett Jenkins finished the second day of competition with a score of 82; and

WHEREAS, the tournament was a challenging one for the high school golfers from Loudoun County; playing conditions were difficult, and the team, which had finished the first day of competition eight strokes ahead of the competition, was glad for its large lead during the final day of play; and

WHEREAS, the state victory is a tribute to the Loudoun Valley High School Vikings' discipline and hard work throughout the season, the expert coaching and guidance provided by head coach Troy Mezzatesta, and the strong support the young men received from their families, friends, and the school community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Loudoun Valley High School golf team for winning the 2015 Virginia High School League Group 4A state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Troy Mezzatesta, head coach of the Loudoun Valley High School golf team, as an expression of the General Assembly's congratulations and admiration for the team's outstanding performance and championship season.