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HJ95 • 2026

Commending the Rappahannock High School football team.

Commending the Rappahannock High School football team.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Kent
Last action
2026-04-09
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill text provides detailed information about the team's victory but does not specify any future effects or changes beyond the commendation itself.

Commending the Rappahannock High School Football Team

This bill commends the Rappahannock High School football team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Rappahannock High School football team for their victory in the 025 Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship.
  • Recognizes the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, teachers, families, and community that supported the team throughout the season.
  • Highlights standout performances by running back Kenneth Madison and quarterback Clyde Kelly Jr. during the championship game.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Rappahannock High School football team
  • Coaches and teachers of the Rappahannock High School football program
  • Families and supporters of the Rappahannock High School football team

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone for their achievements.
Resolution
A formal decision or expression of opinion made by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or tangible benefits to the team.
  • The effects of this commendation are symbolic and do not change laws or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ95ER)

  2. 2026-02-05 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-02-02 House

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-02-02 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  7. 2026-01-27 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105424D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Rappahannock High School football team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Rappahannock High School football team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026
WHEREAS, the Rappahannock High School football team of Richmond County won the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship on December 13, 2025, at Salem Stadium in Salem; and
WHEREAS, the Rappahannock High School Raiders defeated the Rye Cove High School Eagles of Scott County by a score of 49–14 to secure the program's first state championship title and finish the season with an impressive 13–2 record; and
WHEREAS, after trailing 14–6 at halftime, the Rappahannock Raiders found their momentum and posted six unanswered touchdowns in the second half; and
WHEREAS, the Rappahannock Raiders' win was a total team effort, led by standout performances from running back Kenneth Madison, who rushed for 225 yards and four touchdowns, and quarterback Clyde Kelly, Jr., who tallied 192 yards on the ground and 95 yards through the air, including a 96-yard run early in the third quarter that proved to be a pivotal turning point in the game; and
WHEREAS, the Rappahannock Raiders were aided in their victory by an ironclad defense that held the Rye Cove Eagles to only 135 rushing yards on 52 carries while giving up less than 20 total passing yards; and
WHEREAS, the Rappahannock Raiders' accomplishment is the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their families and the entire Rappahannock High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Rappahannock High School football team for winning the 2025 Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to William West, coach of the Rappahannock High School football team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for its future success.