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SJ260 • 2026

Commending the Independence High School girls' soccer team.

Commending the Independence High School girls' soccer team.

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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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Praise for Independence High School Girls' Soccer Team

This resolution honors the Independence High School girls' soccer team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in June 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors the Independence High School girls' soccer team for their undefeated season and state championship win.
  • Recognizes the hard work of players, coaches, staff, and supporters.
  • Requests that a copy of this resolution be given to the head coach as an official commendation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Independence High School girls' soccer team
  • Coaches and staff at Independence High School
  • Supporters of the Independence High School girls' soccer team

Terms To Know

Resolution
A formal statement or declaration by a legislative body.
Clerk of the Senate
An official who manages records and documents for the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is an expression of praise and does not provide any financial or legal benefits.
  • The impact on people outside the team, school, and supporters is limited.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ260ER)

  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 26109314D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Independence High School girls' soccer team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Independence High School girls' soccer team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Independence High School girls' soccer team capped off an undefeated season by winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in June 2025; and
WHEREAS, in the 2025 state final, the Independence High School Tigers faced the Kellam High School Knights, who had defeated them in the state semifinal the previous season; and
WHEREAS, the Independence Tigers got the best of the Kellam Knights in the rematch, winning by a score of 3–2 in overtime to finish the season with a perfect 23–0 record; and
WHEREAS, senior midfielder Lilli Lubic, a first team All-Met selection, gave the Independence Tigers an early 2–0 lead, but the Kellam Knights responded in the second half to force the game into overtime; and
WHEREAS, just two minutes into the first of two overtime periods, freshman Morgan Blelloch crossed a free kick into a crowded box, finding sophomore Kimiko Zoder, who headed in the game winner; and
WHEREAS, the victorious season is a tribute to the skill and 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 girls' soccer team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ann Vierkorn, head coach of the Independence High School girls' soccer team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.