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House of Delegates honors Walt Whitman teams for state championships
Summary
The Maryland House of Delegates read a resolution recognizing Walt Whitman High School teams for winning recent 4A state championships and introduced the teams' coaches on the chamber floor.
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates read a resolution on the floor March 2025 honoring Walt Whitman High School teams from Bethesda for recent 4A state championships.
The resolution, introduced on behalf of delegates from District 16, recognized the Walt Whitman Cross Country team (4A State Champions, November 2024), the Walt Whitman girls soccer team (4A State Champions, November 2024, described as four consecutive titles), and the Walt Whitman wrestling team (4A State Champions, February 2025). Delegate (Montgomery County) said the teams and their coaches ‘‘have been instrumental in instilling discipline, teamwork, and a passion for excellence’’ and asked colleagues to join in congratulating them. Coaches Greg Herbert (girls soccer), Derek Mannen (wrestling) and Ben Thoms (cross country) were introduced on the floor.
Why it matters: The House customarily issues ceremonial resolutions to recognize community achievements. The reading records the legislature's formal recognition and provides a public record of the honors presented to the students and coaches.
The reading clerk presented the resolution text to the membership; the transcript does not record a roll-call vote or further action on the measure. The resolution text states the membership ‘‘extends best wishes on this memorable occasion and directs this resolution to be presented in March 2025.’’
