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HR338 • 2026

Commending Julie Kessler.

Commending Julie Kessler.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text does provide additional context on Julie Kessler's background, but only mentions these details to support the commendation of her award. The summary should focus strictly on what is directly stated in the official source material.

Praise for Julie Kessler

This bill praises Julie Kessler for receiving the Professional Soccer Field of the Year award from the Sports Field Management Association.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Julie Kessler won the Professional Soccer Field of the Year award from the Sports Field Management Association.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Julie Kessler, who won an award and is praised by this bill.

Terms To Know

Professional Soccer Field of the Year
An award given to someone who manages soccer fields very well.
Sports Field Management Association
A group that gives awards for managing sports fields well.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Julie Kessler any money or other benefits, just praise.
  • The bill only talks about what happened in the past and does not say anything about future plans.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR338ER)

  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 26108134D

Official Summary Text

Commending Julie Kessler.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Julie Kessler.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, Julie Kessler, a graduate of Brentsville District High School in Prince William County and the sports field coordinator for the National Women's Soccer League's Kansas City Current, was presented the Professional Soccer Field of the Year award by the Sports Field Management Association; and
WHEREAS, while a student at Brentsville District High School, Julie Kessler began studying field management through the school's turfgrass management program, where students develop professional skills to establish and maintain turfgrass in a variety of settings; and
WHEREAS, Julie Kessler was a member of the Brentsville District High School soccer team and has drawn from both her education and her passion for the sport to build a distinguished career with the National Women's Soccer League; and
WHEREAS, Julie Kessler's accomplishment is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence and has brought great pride to the Brentsville District High School community and the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Julie Kessler hereby be commended for receiving the Sports Field Management Association's 2026 Professional Soccer Field of the Year award; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Julie Kessler as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her achievement and best wishes for her continued success.