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HJ243 • 2026

Commending the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team.

Commending the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cornett
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify individual player names, only coaches and managers.

Praise for George Wythe High School Girls' Basketball Team

This resolution commends the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team for their victory in the 1924-2025 season.
  • Recognizes the team's achievements, including being district champions and winning the state tournament.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The George Wythe High School girls' basketball team
  • Coaches Doug Campbell, Linda Brinkley, Tyler Cannoy, Lance Grubb, and Malik Johnson
  • Managers Cannen Campbell and Josiah Collins

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement of praise or approval.
Resolution
A formal expression of opinion, intention, or will by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide any financial support or tangible benefits.
  • The impact is primarily symbolic and intended to honor the team's achievements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ243ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  7. 2026-03-05 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26103521D

Official Summary Text

Commending the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team capped off the 2024–2025 season with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe High School Maroons finished the regular season as the Mountain Empire District champions and subsequently won the district and regional championships; and
WHEREAS, advancing to the state tournament, the George Wythe Maroons defeated a talented team from Honaker High School in the semifinal by a score of 34–31, then moved on to the Class 1 final in Richmond on March 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe Maroons defeated the Buffalo Gap High School Bison by a score of 50–44 to earn the state crown and finish the season with a 27–3 record; and
WHEREAS, the victorious season was a tribute to the skill and dedication of all the student-athletes, Abby Berry, Baylee Campbell, Avery Cline, Destiny Davis, Emma Faulkner, Caroline Harris, Makaylan Luttrell, Alana Malavolti, Madalyn Morris, and Kailey Mullins; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe Maroons benefited from the able leadership of coaches Doug Campbell, Linda Brinkley, Tyler Cannoy, Lance Grubb, and Malik Johnson, and managers Cannen Campbell and Josiah Collins, as well as the passionate support of friends, family members, and the entire Wytheville community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Doug Campbell, head coach of the George Wythe High School girls' basketball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.