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HR 1746: Shirley, Bethany; commend

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House Resolution 1746

By: Representatives Fleming of the 114th, Martinez of the 111th, and Williamson of the 112th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Bethany Shirley; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bethany Shirley is a nationally recognized sporter air rifle athlete whose dedication, consistency, and championship-level focus have made her one of the top junior shooters in the country; and

WHEREAS, a homeschooled senior from the Class of 2026, Bethany has competed, and excelled, on every major stage in junior marksmanship; and

WHEREAS, in 2025 alone, she achieved a rare sweep of the CMP, 4-H, and American Legion National Championships, demonstrating her dominance across all major governing bodies; and

WHEREAS, among her many accolades, she is also a two-time gold medalist at both the Gary Anderson Invitational and the Camp Perry Open, a Daisy Nationals gold medalist, and has earned back-to-back silver medals at the Junior Air Rifle Nationals; and

WHEREAS, Bethany embodies the 4-H values of head, heart, hands, and health, and her journey reflects the true spirit of 4-H – preparing young people to lead and succeed, one goal at a time; and

WHEREAS, this stellar young woman epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and

WHEREAS, Bethany Shirley's victories are the culmination of a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and excellent sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, her superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned her the respect and admiration of her teammates and challengers; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlative abilities of this accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect she has brought to herself and her community, be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Bethany Shirley and extend best wishes for success in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Bethany Shirley.