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| 15 | 19 | | WHEREAS, in 2024, Torri Huske of Arlington represented the Commonwealth at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France, and finished as the most decorated member of Team USA with three gold medals and two silver medals in swimming events; and |
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| 17 | 21 | | WHEREAS, born and raised in Arlington, Torri Huske began swimming at the Arlington Aquatic Club at the age of six and subsequently graduated from Yorktown High School, where she was inducted into the Yorktown Hall of Fame and Inspiration; and |
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| 19 | 23 | | WHEREAS, over the course of her early swimming career, Torri Huske was named as a National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association All-American 29 times; and |
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| 21 | 25 | | WHEREAS, currently a student at Stanford University, Torri Huske has participated in numerous national and international competitions and earned multiple gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships and the World Aquatics Swimming Championships; and |
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| 23 | 27 | | WHEREAS, Torri Huske made her Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, where she won a silver medal in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay; and |
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| 25 | 29 | | WHEREAS, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Torri Huske won gold medals in the women's 100-meter butterfly, the women's 4x100-meter medley relay, and the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay; she also earned two silver medals in the women's 100-meter freestyle and women's 4x100-meter freestyle relay; and |
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| 27 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Torri Huske defeated world-record holder Gretchen Walsh to earn her gold medal in the women's 100-meter butterfly, and she set a personal best time of 52.29 in the women's 100-meter freestyle; and |
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| 29 | 33 | | WHEREAS, Torri Huske has set an example for younger athletes through her determination, dedication, and good sportsmanship and was an outstanding ambassador for the Commonwealth during the 2024 Summer Olympics; now, therefore, be it |
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| 31 | 35 | | RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Torri Huske on winning three gold medals and two silver medals at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in 2024; and, be it |
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| 33 | 37 | | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Torri Huske as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her magnificent performance and best wishes for the future. |
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