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HJ284 • 2026

Commending the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team.

Commending the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
O'Quinn
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details about the team's previous year performance or their score in the championship, but it mentions they won after finishing as a runner-up the previous year.

Commending the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl Team

This resolution commends the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team for their victory in the 2026 state championship.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team
  • Coaches and advisors of the team

Terms To Know

Scholastic Bowl
A competition where high school students answer academic questions in a quiz format.
General Assembly
The legislative body of Virginia, consisting of the House of Delegates and the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is an expression of praise and does not provide any financial or legal benefits.
  • It only affects those directly involved with the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ284ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  6. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  7. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  8. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  9. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  10. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109301D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
Commending the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team of Glade Spring won the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2026; and
WHEREAS, after an exceptional season, the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team returned to the state championship after finishing as the state runner-up in 2025; and
WHEREAS, in the 2026 state final, the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team finished with a score of 2–1 and 630 total points; and
WHEREAS, the successful campaign was a tribute to the skill and knowledge of all members of the team, the leadership and guidance of coaches and advisors, and the enthusiastic support of the entire Patrick Henry High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2026; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Elizabeth Belcher, head coach of the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.