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HR428 • 2026

Retirement of Jamie Harless, Lord Botetourt High School Football

<p class=ldtitle>Commending Jamie Harless.</p>

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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 the number of wins or playoff appearances beyond stating that Jamie Harless had a successful record. The bill focuses on commending him for his retirement without detailing all achievements.

Praise for Jamie Harless

This bill commends Jamie Harless, a retired football coach from Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Jamie Harless on his retirement as head football coach at Lord Botetourt High School.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Jamie Harless

Terms To Know

Coach of the Year
An award given to a coach who shows exceptional leadership and success in their sport.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits to Jamie Harless.
  • It only expresses appreciation for his achievements.

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 26109590D

Official Summary Text

Commending Jamie Harless.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Jamie Harless.

WHEREAS, Jamie Harless, head football coach at Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, retired from his position after 14 seasons that encompassed one of the most successful eras in the Lord Botetourt High School football program's history; and

WHEREAS, Jamie Harless was named head coach in 2012 and compiled an outstanding career record of 134–41 and 26–14 in the playoffs during his tenure; he led the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers to consistent postseason success, including playoff appearances in every season; and

WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Cavaliers achieved multiple regional championship game appearances and four appearances in the Virginia High School League state championship game; and

WHEREAS, Jamie Harless was named Coach of the Year at WSLS 10's 1st and 10 awards following the 2019 season, during which the Cavaliers posted a record 14 wins and advanced to the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship game; the 2019 season marked the Cavaliers' first 10–0 regular season in school history since 1961; and

WHEREAS, Jamie Harless is widely recognized as one of the region's most successful high school football coaches, winning more than 100 games as head coach and driving the Cavaliers' sustained excellence; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby commend Jamie Harless on the occasion of his retirement as head football coach at Lord Botetourt High School; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for Jamie Harless as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements and best wishes for his future endeavors.