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| 15 | 19 | | WHEREAS, in 2024, Christian Tabash of Alexandria represented the Commonwealth at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France, winning a bronze medal for Team USA in the men's eight rowing event; and |
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| 17 | 21 | | WHEREAS, a graduate of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., and Harvard University, Christian Tabash is a dedicated athlete who previously earned a silver medal at the 2017 World Rowing Junior Championships and a bronze medal at the 2021 World Rowing U23 Championships; and |
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| 19 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Christian Tabash was selected as a member of Team USA's men's eight rowing team at the end of March 2024 and helped lead the team to victory in the 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta with a time of 5:35.97 the following May; and |
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| 21 | 25 | | WHEREAS, fulfilling a lifelong dream, Christian Tabash qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics and was determined to help Team USA rowing win its first Olympic medal in the men's eight since 2004; and |
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| 23 | 27 | | WHEREAS, on August 3, 2024, Christian Tabash and his team advanced to the men's eight final and claimed a bronze medal with a time of 5:25.28; now, therefore, be it |
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| 25 | 29 | | RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Christian Tabash on winning a bronze medal at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in 2024; and, be it |
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| 27 | 31 | | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Christian Tabash as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his outstanding athletic achievements and best wishes for the future. |
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