SJ240 • 2026

Commending the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team.

Education

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Deeds
Last action: 2026-03-14
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill text provides detailed information about the game, but this is beyond what the summary or catch title indicates. Therefore, only essential details from the bill text are included in the explanation.

Commending the Miller School of Albemarle Baseball Team

This resolution commends the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team for winning the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship in May 2025.

What This Bill Does

Says that the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship on May 18, 2025, finishing their season with a record of 34 wins and 6 losses.
Describes how the team defeated St. Paul VI Catholic High School by a score of 16-3 in the final game.
Praises the hard work, dedication, leadership, and support that helped the team win.

Who It Names or Affects

The Miller School of Albemarle baseball team
Billy Wagner, head coach of the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team

Terms To Know

Resolution: A formal statement by a legislative body that expresses approval or disapproval of something.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not give any money or change laws, it only praises the team.
The resolution is for one specific baseball team and does not affect other schools or teams.

Bill History

2026-03-14 Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ240ER)
2026-03-12 House
Agreed to by House by voice vote
2026-03-11 House
Received
2026-03-11 House
Laid on Speaker's table
2026-03-10 Senate
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-03-09 Senate
Presented 26100448D
2026-03-09 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship on May 18, 2025, finishing their season with an impressive 34–6 record; and
WHEREAS, the Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks defeated the St. Paul VI Catholic High School Panthers of Chantilly by a score of 16–3, bringing home the program's fourth state championship in 14 years under head coach Billy Wagner and its first state championship since rising to Division I; and
WHEREAS, the Miller Mavericks jumped out to an early 6–0 lead and never relinquished their advantage, responding to the Paul VI Panthers' three runs with more runs in the fifth and sixth innings; and
WHEREAS, the Miller Mavericks sealed the victory in commanding fashion as Evan Hankins' walk-off grand slam put the team up by more than 10 runs, ending the game early in the sixth inning in accordance with league rules; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Miller Mavericks are the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their families and the entire Miller School of Albemarle community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team for winning the 2025 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Billy Wagner, head coach of the Miller School of Albemarle baseball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.