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SJ274 • 2026

Commending Brody Dawyot.

Commending Brody Dawyot.

Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included details about Brody's achievements that were not explicitly stated in the official source material, such as his contributions during the 2025 season and breaking the record of most touchdown passes. These statements have been narrowed to match the exact wording from the bill text.

Praise for Brody Dawyot

This bill commends Brody Dawyot, a high school football player from Roanoke County, Virginia, for breaking the record of most touchdown passes in Virginia High School League history and his contributions to Glenvar High School's success during the 2025 season.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Brody Dawyot for setting a new Virginia High School League record by throwing 135 career touchdown passes.
  • Recognizes him for leading Glenvar High School to an undefeated regular season, district and region championships during the 2025 season.
  • Highlights his All-State First Team designations at quarterback and defensive line, and an All-State Second Team designation as a punter.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Brody Dawyot, a high school student from Roanoke County, Virginia.

Terms To Know

Virginia High School League
A group that organizes and oversees high school sports in Virginia.
General Assembly
The state legislature of Virginia, made up of the Senate and House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or benefits to Brody Dawyot.
  • It is a symbolic gesture with no legal impact on laws or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ274ER)

  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 26109107D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Brody Dawyot.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Brody Dawyot.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Brody Dawyot of Roanoke County, the quarterback of the Glenvar High School football team, set a new Virginia High School League record by throwing 135 career touchdown passes; and
WHEREAS, Brody Dawyot broke the previous Virginia High School League career touchdown pass record during a tremendous 2025 season, when he led the Glenvar High School Highlanders to an undefeated regular season record, the Three Rivers District championship, and the Region 2C championship; and
WHEREAS, much of Brody Dawyot's success on the field is linked to his deep bond with his brother, wide receiver Tre Dawyot; the pair, who became brothers through adoption in 2014, have developed a great “pass-and-catch” tandem that has bedeviled defenses across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Brody Dawyot's contributions to the Glenvar Highlanders in all three phases of football were recognized with 2025 All-State First Team designations at the positions of quarterback and defensive line and an All-State Second Team designation as a punter; he was also recognized as the Three Rivers District and Region 2C Offensive Player of the Year and the Region 2C Defensive Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, the achievements of Brody Dawyot are a testament to his discipline, the support of his parents, Tam and Grant Dawyot, the guidance of his coaches, and the camaraderie of his teammates; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Brody Dawyot for his record-breaking career as quarterback of the Glenvar High School football team; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Brody Dawyot as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his historic accomplishments and best wishes for his future endeavors.