The House concurrent resolution No. R-122 congratulates the 2025 Essex High School Hornets girls ice hockey team for their remarkable achievement in winning the Division I championship. The Hornets, ranked fourth, faced the second-seeded BFA-St. Albans Comets in a thrilling match at Gutterson Fieldhouse, where they took an early lead and ultimately secured a convincing 5-1 victory. This win not only adds to the team's legacy of success but also featured individual milestones, including a player achieving the third hat trick in the championship's history and another scoring four goals in a single game.
The resolution acknowledges the contributions of the players, coaches, and student managers who played pivotal roles in securing the Hornets' 10th Division I title. It expresses the General Assembly's congratulations to the team and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Essex High School, celebrating the team's accomplishments and the spirit of sportsmanship they exemplified.