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HR212 • 2026

Commending the Kempsville High School gymnastics team.

Commending the Kempsville High School gymnastics team.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Feggans
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify the exact date of enactment or any further actions after the bill was passed by the House.

Commendation for Kempsville High School Gymnastics Team

This bill commends the Kempsville High School gymnastics team for winning their first state championship in February 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Kempsville High School gymnastics team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship on February 20, 2026.
  • Recognizes the individual performances of Catie Burkett, Molly Mack, Violett Clonch, Grace Wallace, and Katherine Chernov.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Kempsville High School gymnastics team

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement of praise or approval.
State Championship
A competition where the best teams from a state compete to be declared the winner.

Limits and Unknowns

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

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR212ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-02 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108774D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Kempsville High School gymnastics team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Kempsville High School gymnastics team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, the Kempsville High School gymnastics team earned its first state title in program history with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship on February 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the school and its athletic community; and
WHEREAS, during the state championship, held at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, the Kempsville High School gymnastics team delivered an exceptional performance, finishing with a team score of 149.725, narrowly defeating Kellam High School, which scored 149.200; and
WHEREAS, the vault performance was led by Catie Burkett with a score of 9.225, while Molly Mack led the team with a score of 9.25 on the balance beam; in the floor exercise, Violett Clonch posted the team's top score of 9.6, with Grace Wallace and Katherine Chernov each contributing strong scores of 9.45; and
WHEREAS, the Kempsville High School gymnastic team's historic victory reflects the team's dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence, bringing pride and distinction to Kempsville High School and the Virginia Beach community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Kempsville High School gymnastics team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 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 the Kempsville High School gymnastics team as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's athletic achievements and best wishes for the future.