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HR374 • 2026

Commending the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team.

Commending the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team.

Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on the effective date of the bill.

Praise for Bruton High School Girls' Swim and Dive Team

This bill commends the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team for winning their fifth consecutive state title.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team for winning five consecutive state titles.
  • Recognizes the team's achievements, including breaking records and demonstrating exceptional skill and sportsmanship.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to present a copy of this commendation to the team.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team
  • Bruton High School
  • York County School Division

Terms To Know

Clerk
A person who keeps records for an organization, like the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or change laws.
  • It only expresses commendation and admiration from the Legislature.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR374ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 House

    Taken up for immediate consideration

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Engrossed by House

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  5. 2026-03-10 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108546D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
Commending the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2026, the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team of York County secured its fifth consecutive state title with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1/2 state championship; and
WHEREAS, over the past five seasons, members of the Bruton High School Panthers have broken nine team records and two state records; and
WHEREAS, at the state championship meet in 2026, the Bruton Panthers defeated talented athletes from 27 other teams and won the state title by a wide margin; and
WHEREAS, through countless hours of practice, discipline, and perseverance, the Bruton Panthers demonstrated exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the season, culminating in a championship performance on the Commonwealth's largest competitive stage; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Bruton Panthers reflects positively upon Bruton High School, the York County School Division, and the broader community, serving as a source of pride and inspiration for students, families, and residents alike; and
WHEREAS, by securing a fifth state championship, the Bruton Panthers have established a lasting legacy of achievement that exemplifies the values of hard work, teamwork, resilience, and excellence that high school athletics seek to promote; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team hereby be commended on winning its fifth consecutive Virginia High School League Class 1/2 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 Bruton High School girls' swim and dive team as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's outstanding achievement and best wishes for continued success in future seasons.