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HR85 • 2026

Commending the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars.

Commending the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included details about specific achievements and support which were not explicitly stated in the provided official bill summary or text.

Commending the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars

This bill commends the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars for winning the Virginia State Little League Championship and their teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the 2025 season.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars for winning the Virginia State Little League Championship in 2025.
  • Recognizes the team's exceptional athletic talent, teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the 2025 season.
  • Requests a copy of this resolution to be given to the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars team members.
  • Coaches Joe Cook, Jesse Henry, and Shane Wines.
  • Families of the players.
  • Residents of Front Royal and Warren County who supported the team.

Terms To Know

Commend
To praise or express approval for someone's actions or achievements.
Resolution
A formal statement of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support to the team.
  • The effects of this resolution are symbolic and do not create new laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR85ER)

  2. 2026-02-13 House

    Taken up for immediate consideration

  3. 2026-02-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  4. 2026-02-13 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  5. 2026-02-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106664D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 13, 2026
WHEREAS, in 2025, the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars won the Virginia State Little League Championship, marking Front Royal's first such state championship in more than six decades; and
WHEREAS, the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars, representing the Town of Front Royal and Warren County, displayed exceptional athletic talent, teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the 2025 Little League season; and
WHEREAS, the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars advanced to the Southeast Regional Tournament in Warner Robins, Georgia, where they proudly represented the Commonwealth and showcased their commitment to excellence on the regional stage; and
WHEREAS, the young athletes of the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars achieved their success through hard work and unity, supported by the pride and encouragement of their families, coaches, and the Front Royal community; and
WHEREAS, every member of the 2025 Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars—Kirk Briggs, T.J. Cook, Jase Delfi, Max Elliott, Titus Good, Miles Henry, Tye Kincer, Kam McIntyre, Jace McLendon, Deuce Newman, Hunter Seal, and Remi Wines—contributed to the successful season; and
WHEREAS, the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars were guided with skill and leadership by manager Joe Cook and coaches Jesse Henry and Shane Wines, whose dedication, mentorship, and encouragement were instrumental to the team's success; and
WHEREAS, over the course of the 2025 season, the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars embodied the values of dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship that define youth athletics; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars, winners of the Virginia State Little League Championship, hereby be commended for their extraordinary 2025 season; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's accomplishments and its best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.