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HR74 • 2026

Commending the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team.

Commending the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Wiley
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide any financial support or change laws, it only expresses commendation.

Commending the James Wood High School Girls' Volleyball Team

This bill commends the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team for winning their fourth consecutive state title.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team for winning four straight state titles in Virginia.
  • Praises the team's hard work, sportsmanship, and success over the past four years.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to give a copy of this commendation to the team.

Who It Names or Affects

  • James Wood High School girls' volleyball team
  • Frederick County Public Schools

Terms To Know

Clerk of the House
The person who keeps records and documents for the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or change laws, it only commends a team.
  • It is unclear if this commendation will affect other schools or teams in Virginia.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR74ER)

  2. 2026-03-05 House

    Taken up for immediate consideration

  3. 2026-03-05 House

    Engrossed by House

  4. 2026-03-05 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  5. 2026-02-27 House

    Passed by for the day until March 5, 2026

  6. 2026-02-04 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105741D

Official Summary Text

Commending the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2025, the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team of Frederick County secured its fourth consecutive state title with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship; and
WHEREAS, the James Wood High School Colonels defeated the Loudoun County High School Captains by a score of 3–1 to become the only team in the history of Frederick County to win four consecutive state championships in any sport; and
WHEREAS, the James Wood Colonels have compiled an impressive 108–8 record over the past four seasons, further strengthening the program's distinguished legacy and solidifying its place among the Commonwealth's premier high school athletics programs; and
WHEREAS, through countless hours of practice, discipline, and perseverance, the James Wood Colonels demonstrated exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the season, culminating in a championship performance on the Commonwealth's largest competitive stage; and
WHEREAS, the team's success reflects positively upon James Wood High School, Frederick County Public Schools, and the broader Winchester–Frederick County community, serving as a source of pride and inspiration for students, families, and residents alike; and
WHEREAS, by securing a fourth state championship, the James Wood Colonels 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 James Wood High School girls' volleyball team hereby be commended on winning its fourth consecutive Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the James Wood High School girls' volleyball 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.