WHEREAS, the Rappahannock High School softball team claimed its first state title, winning the Virginia High School League Group 1A state championship; and

WHEREAS, the Rappahannock High School Raiders defeated the William Campbell High School Generals 5–0 to secure the team's first state title in its 50-year history; and

WHEREAS, the Rappahannock High School Raiders had previously defeated the William Campbell High School Generals to win the Group 1A East regional title, and the team bested the Auburn High School Eagles in the state semifinals; and

WHEREAS, each of the players—Jenna Whelan, Mikayla Rapp, Rhiannon Mulvena, Lexi Hanks, Xenna Belfield, Jordan Whelan, Makenzie Hall, Rachel Douglas, NaJocelyn Jackson, Megan Elbourn, Summer Sanders, Hailee Green, Courtney Berhalter, Alexi Taylor, Katelin Hamilton, Hallie Berger, Chelsea Smith, and Brandi Mulvena—contributed to the win; and

WHEREAS, the Rappahannock Raiders also benefited from the dedicated work of the coaches, staff, and parents and the enthusiastic support of the entire Rappahannock High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Rappahannock High School softball team on winning the Virginia High School League Group 1A state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ellen Gaines, the head coach of the Rappahannock High School softball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.