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HR427 • 2026

Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team.

Commending the James River 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
Austin
Last action
2026-03-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about individual achievements or broad expressions of appreciation beyond the team's victory in the relay event.

Commending the James River High School Girls' Swim Team

This bill commends the James River High School girls' swim and dive team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in the 200-medley relay.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the James River High School girls' swim and dive team for their victory in the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in the 200-medley relay event.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The James River High School girls' swim and dive team
  • Coaches and staff of the swim and dive program at James River High School

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone for their achievements.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It is an honorary resolution and has no legal effect beyond expressing praise.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109566D

Official Summary Text

Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team.
WHEREAS, the James River High School girls' swim and dive team won the 200-medley relay in the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in Richmond in February 2026; and
WHEREAS, the victory marks the first state championship win in swimming for the James River High School Knights, with teammates Riley Persinger, Sarah Lorman, Lydia Jones, and Kim Van Auken sealing the victory in a true team effort; and
WHEREAS, the “small but mighty” James River Knights placed in several other events, finishing in an impressive sixth place overall as a team; and
WHEREAS, Riley Persinger, Sarah Lorman, Lydia Jones, and Kim Van Auken also placed fifth in the 200 free relay and team members individually placed in numerous events; and
WHEREAS, the victory is a tribute to the skill and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of family members, friends, and the entire James River High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the James River High School girls' swim and dive team hereby be commended on winning the 200-medley relay in the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kit Williams, head coach of the James River High School girls' swim and dive team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's outstanding athletic achievements.