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SJ266 • 2026

Commending the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team.

Commending the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team.

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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

The bill does not specify how the resolution will be presented to the team beyond instructing the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy.

Commending Freedom High School Track Team

This bill commends the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team for winning the Virginia state championship.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team for their achievements in the state championship.
  • Recognizes specific athletes like Aram Bamyr and Josh Johnson for their individual performances.
  • Acknowledges the support of coaches, staff, and the entire school community.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team
  • Coaches and staff at Freedom High School

Terms To Know

General Assembly
The legislative body of Virginia that includes the Senate and House of Delegates.
Resolution
A formal statement or declaration by a legislative body, often to commend or honor someone.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is an expression of praise and does not provide any financial support or legal changes.
  • The bill specifies that the Clerk of the Senate will prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the team.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ266ER)

  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 26109322D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team of South Riding won the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in March 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Freedom High School Eagles achieved a team score of 57.5 to claim the state crown; and
WHEREAS, Freedom High School's Aram Bamyr finished first in the shot put event, while Josh Johnson finished first in the 55-meter dash; the team also claimed second place in the 4x200-meter relay; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding team result is a tribute to the skill and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of the entire Freedom High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Freedom High School boys' indoor track and field team as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.