Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional student athlete from Salem High School and the Roanoke Valley Governor's School, Kathryn Ha. Kathryn is a two-time Virginia High School League 4A coed State golf champion, winning in 2022 and 2024, finishing the latter with an impressive score of 68, 2 under par, even in challenging conditions. She also captured the 2024 VHSL girls open State championship and has been named the Virginia State Golf Association's Junior Girls Player of the Year for both `23 and `24. Under the guidance of Head Coach Blaine Hancock, Kathryn has competed at the highest levels, including representing the United States at the Junior Solheim Cup in Spain. Introduced to golf by her father, Tim Ha, she credits him with shaping her mental game, proving that family support is invaluable. Academically, Kathryn shines as well, maintaining a stellar 4.377 GPA. She plans to continue pursuing her academic and athletic journey at Vanderbilt University. Kathryn's remarkable achievements exemplify perseverance, skill, and sportsmanship. She serves as a role model not just in her community but for young athletes across our Nation. I congratulate Kathryn. Congratulating Clarke County High School Boys Cross Country Team”