2025 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 475
Commending the Charlotte County Virginia Angels softball team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 21, 2025
Agreed to by the Senate, January 23, 2025
WHEREAS, in 2024, the Charlotte County Virginia Angels softball team made history as the first-ever team from Charlotte County to win the Dixie Softball Angels World Series; and
WHEREAS, on the road to the Dixie Softball Angels World Series, the Charlotte County Virginia Angels softball team won the District 7 championship tournament and went undefeated in the state championship tournament, outscoring opponents 405; and
WHEREAS, after advancing to the Dixie Softball Angels World Series, the Charlotte County Virginia Angels continued their winning ways and outscored teams from South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama by 176; and
WHEREAS, throughout the tournament, the Charlotte County Virginia Angels worked hard and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and a passion for the game; and
WHEREAS, the Charlotte County Virginia Angels were dominant on the pitcher's mound, with Mallory Barton striking out 78 batters and only allowing four runs and JoLee Layne striking out 56 batters and only allowing three runs; and
WHEREAS, every member of the Charlotte County Virginia AngelsAubrey Barton, Averie Barton, Emma Barton, Mallory Barton, Kaydence Friend, Alyssa Gosney, JoLee Layne, Marissa Lee, Harley Nelson, Madilynn Tatum, Reece Toombs, and Zytriah Whiteheadcontributed to the victorious season; and
WHEREAS, the Charlotte County Virginia Angels were ably led by manager Brian Barton and assistant coaches Jessica Tatum and Katie Layne, and the team enjoyed the unwavering support of the entire Charlotte County community throughout their campaign; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Charlotte County Virginia Angels softball team on winning the Dixie Softball Angels World Series; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Brian Barton, manager of the Charlotte County Virginia Angels softball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.