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SJ259 • 2026

Commending the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team.

Commending the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Srinivasan
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Commendation for Independence High Lacrosse Team

This bill commends the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team for winning their first state title in Virginia.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in 2025.
  • Honors the hard work of players, coaches, staff, and supporters.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Independence High School boys' lacrosse team
  • Dave Woodring, head coach of the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team

Terms To Know

General Assembly
The legislative body that makes laws for a state.
Clerk of the Senate
An official who keeps records and documents for the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill is just a commendation and does not give any money or change laws.
  • It only affects the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team and their coach.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ259ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109312D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, in 2025, the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team won its first state title in program history with a dominating performance in the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship; and
WHEREAS, the Independence High School Tigers defeated the five-time defending state champions from Riverside High School in the regional tournament and outscored their next three opponents 39–12 on the way to the state final; and
WHEREAS, the Independence Tigers claimed the state crown after defeating the Douglas Freeman High School Mavericks by a score of 13–9; and
WHEREAS, junior Trent Stewart scored in every quarter and led the Independence Tigers with six goals, followed by Cooper Woodring, Will Kubie, and Braden Lesando with two each, and Mason Hill with one; and
WHEREAS, the Independence Tigers finished the season with an impressive 19–2 record, and the successful season is a tribute to the hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of the entire Independence High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dave Woodring, head coach of the Independence High School boys' lacrosse team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.