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HR4703 • 2026
Honoring Shadley Van Schalkwyk.
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Shadley Van Schalkwyk
Adopted.
Shadley Van Schalkwyk
WHEREAS, The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World 1 Cup brought together the world's leading cricketing nations in one of 2 the sport's premier international competitions; and3 WHEREAS, The United States Men's National Cricket Team competed 4 with distinction on the global stage, reflecting the continued growth 5 of cricket within the United States; and 6 WHEREAS, Bellevue, Washington resident Shadley Van Schalkwyk 7 delivered an exceptional individual performance during the 8 tournament's group phase, finishing the group stage as the leading 9 wicket-taker among all participating players; and 10 WHEREAS, Leading the tournament in wickets required dismissing 11 some of the most accomplished batters in international cricket and 12 demonstrated extraordinary skill, discipline, and competitive 13 excellence; and 14 WHEREAS, The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is followed by hundreds of 15 millions of fans worldwide, making this achievement a matter of 16 international recognition and pride; and 17 WHEREAS, Washington state's growing diversity and global 18 engagement are reflected in the expanding popularity of international 19 sports such as cricket within our communities; and20 WHEREAS, Cricket participation and youth development programs in 21 Washington state continue to expand, reflecting the sport's growing 22 presence and community impact across the region; and23 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4703, by Representative Salahuddin p. 1 HR 4703 WHEREAS, The accomplishments of Shadley Van Schalkwyk bring 1 distinction to the City of Bellevue, to Washington state, and to the 2 United States, while inspiring young athletes across our region;3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House 4 of Representatives recognize and honor Shadley Van Schalkwyk for his 5 outstanding performance representing the United States in the ICC 6 Men's T20 World Cup and for his contributions to the growth of 7 cricket in Washington state and throughout the nation.8 9 I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of10 Resolution 4703 adopted by the House of Representatives11 March 2, 2026 12 13 14 15 16 __________________________ 17 Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk 18 p. 2 HR 4703