HJ1019: Commending Zachary Norrbom.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1019
Commending Zachary Norrbom.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 19, 2019
Agreed to by the Senate, February 21, 2019

 

WHEREAS, Zachary Norrbom received the 2018 Donovan Award, having been selected by his peers across the nation, while he was a student at the University of Mary Washington; and

WHEREAS, the Donovan Award is presented to Division III ultimate players who demonstrate exceptional skill, athleticism, and leadership both on and off the field, and uphold the sport’s principles of fair play and self-officiating exemplified in the Spirit of the Game; and

WHEREAS, Zachary “Zach” Norrbom grew up in the Leeway and Overlee areas of Arlington and graduated from the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, where he began to hone his skills at ultimate; and

WHEREAS, after matriculating at the University of Mary Washington, Zach Norrbom transformed the program and led them to their first ever Nationals appearance in 2018; and

WHEREAS, at the University of Mary Washington, Zach Norrbom was an exceptional ultimate player and an enthusiastic presence on the sidelines, encouraging his team and communicating instructions and tactics at all times; and

WHEREAS, Zach Norrbom earned the All-Freshman award in 2014 and was named as a First Team All-Region selection in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018; he won a Youth Club Championships U-19 Mixed National Championship in 2013 and was invited to try out for the U24 world team in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Zach Norrbom currently teaches art at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Zachary Norrbom on his selection as the 2018 Donovan Award winner; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Zachary Norrbom as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his achievements.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1019

Offered February 17, 2019
Commending Zachary Norrbom.
Patrons-- Hope and Lopez; Senator: Howell

WHEREAS, Zachary Norrbom received the 2018 Donovan Award, having been selected by his peers across the nation, while he was a student at the University of Mary Washington; and

WHEREAS, the Donovan Award is presented to Division III ultimate players who demonstrate exceptional skill, athleticism, and leadership both on and off the field, and uphold the sport’s principles of fair play and self-officiating exemplified in the Spirit of the Game; and

WHEREAS, Zachary “Zach” Norrbom grew up in the Leeway and Overlee areas of Arlington and graduated from the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, where he began to hone his skills at ultimate; and

WHEREAS, after matriculating at the University of Mary Washington, Zach Norrbom transformed the program and led them to their first ever Nationals appearance in 2018; and

WHEREAS, at the University of Mary Washington, Zach Norrbom was an exceptional ultimate player and an enthusiastic presence on the sidelines, encouraging his team and communicating instructions and tactics at all times; and

WHEREAS, Zach Norrbom earned the All-Freshman award in 2014 and was named as a First Team All-Region selection in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018; he won a Youth Club Championships U-19 Mixed National Championship in 2013 and was invited to try out for the U24 world team in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Zach Norrbom currently teaches art at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Zachary Norrbom on his selection as the 2018 Donovan Award winner; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Zachary Norrbom as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his achievements.