WHEREAS, the Robinson Secondary School gymnastics team of Fairfax County claimed the state crown for the first time since 1984 with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship on February 16, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Robinson Secondary School Rams finished with a team score of 147.875, defeating the reigning state champion McLean High School Highlanders, as well as talented teams from Battlefield High School and Ocean Lakes High School; and

WHEREAS, sophomore Kelly Murphy led the Robinson Rams with a team-high 9.725 on the bars; other standouts were junior Katie Shiffer with a 9.625 on the beam, and senior Catherine Reynolds with a 9.575 on the vault and 9.35 in the floor routine; and

WHEREAS, every member of the Robinson Secondary School gymnastics team contributed to the momentous victory; and

WHEREAS, throughout the season, the Robinson Rams benefited from the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff and the energetic support of the entire Robinson Secondary School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Robinson Secondary School gymnastics team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Robinson Secondary School gymnastics team as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's accomplishments and best wishes for the future.