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HJ244 • 2026

Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.

Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.

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Enacted

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 exact wording of the commendation is based on the provided bill text, which includes specific achievements and individuals involved in the team.

Praise for George Wythe High School Boys' Basketball Team

This resolution commends the George Wythe High School boys' 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 boys' basketball team for their success during the 74-2025 season, including victories over Patrick Henry High School and Franklin High School to win the state championship.
  • Honors the players, coaches, managers, and supporters of the team.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The George Wythe High School boys' basketball team
  • Coaches Tony Dunford, Dan Delp, Dorrien McMillian, Daveon Rhyans, and Jermany Robinson
  • Managers C.J. Dickenson, Marcus Leagans, Dannon Windon, and Cannon Woods

Terms To Know

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

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any financial support or tangible benefits.
  • It is an honorary recognition only, with no legal impact.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ244ER)

  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 26103520D

Official Summary Text

Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the George Wythe High School boys' 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 boys' 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 Mountain Empire District champions and subsequently won the district and regional tournaments; and
WHEREAS, in the state tournament, the George Wythe Maroons defeated a talented team from Patrick Henry High School in the semifinal by a score of 82–54, to advance to the Class 1 state final in Richmond on March 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe Maroons soundly defeated the Franklin High School Broncos by a score of 77–38 to claim the state crown and finish the season with a 27–4 overall record; and
WHEREAS, the successful season was a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, Cayden Bement, Micah Braxton, Rex Delp, David Goode, Shane Huff, Kaden Irby, Reed Kirtner, Holden Luttrell, Brayden Rainey, Treyvon Rainey, T.J. Reddick, and Zeshawn Thomas; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe Maroons benefited from the leadership and guidance of the coaches Tony Dunford, Dan Delp, Dorrien McMillian, Daveon Rhyans, and Jermany Robinson, and managers C.J. Dickenson, Marcus Leagans, Dannon Windon, and Cannon Woods, 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 boys' 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 Tony Dunford, head coach of the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.