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HR329 • 2026

Commending John Smith.

Commending John Smith.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Ballard
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Commending John Smith

This bill commends John Smith, a wrestler from Giles High School, for winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in wrestling.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends John Smith for his achievements in wrestling and other sports.
  • Recognizes his success at the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship.
  • Highlights his records and accomplishments throughout high school.

Who It Names or Affects

  • John Smith, a wrestler from Giles High School
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official expression of praise or approval for someone's achievements.
House of Delegates
A legislative body in some states that makes laws and passes resolutions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It is a symbolic gesture with no legal impact on John Smith's life.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR329ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108926D

Official Summary Text

Commending John Smith.

Current Bill Text

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Commending John Smith.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, John Smith, a senior at Giles High School, won the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in the 175-pound wrestling event in February 2026 at the Salem Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his state championship title, John Smith went
43-2
over the 2025-2026 season and secured first-place finishes at a number of regular season tournaments and at the Virginia High School League Class 1 Region B/C tournament; and
WHEREAS, John Smith set a number of Giles High School wrestling program records during his high school career, including most single season wins with 43, most career wins with 143, and most single season takedowns with 75; he was also both the first wrestling champion and the first two-time wrestling champion in school history; and
WHEREAS, John Smith concludes his high school wrestling career with a
143-32
record, having qualified for the state championship meet four times, won the regional championship three times, and received All-State honors three times; and
WHEREAS, beyond wrestling, John Smith was 2nd Team All-State in football and excelled in soccer, while also earning recognition from SkillsUSA for his abilities as a welder; and
WHEREAS, John Smith's accomplishments are the result of his hard work and dedication, the leadership and guidance of his coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of his family and the entire Giles High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That John Smith hereby be commended for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in the 175-pound wrestling event; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John Smith as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements and best wishes for his continued success.