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SJ281 • 2026

Commending Elijah Sarratt.

Commending Elijah Sarratt.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Durant
Last action
2026-03-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide additional details about Elijah Sarratt's journey from high school to college, so these specifics were removed.

Commending Elijah Sarratt

This legislation commends Elijah Sarratt for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association's College Football Playoff National Championship with Indiana University.

What This Bill Does

  • The General Assembly commends Elijah Sarratt for his achievements in football, including winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association's College Football Playoff National Championship.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Elijah Sarratt

Terms To Know

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
A group that runs college sports competitions in the United States.
College Football Playoff National Championship
The biggest game of the year for college football teams.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not give Elijah Sarratt any money or special rights.
  • It only expresses praise and admiration from the General Assembly.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-24 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ281ER)

  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 26107277D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Elijah Sarratt.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Elijah Sarratt.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Elijah Sarratt, a graduate of Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County and a wide receiver with the Indiana University football team, won the National Collegiate Athletic Association's College Football Playoff National Championship on January 19, 2026, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida; and
WHEREAS, after excelling on the football team at Colonial Forge High School, Elijah Sarratt attended Saint Frances Academy and James Madison University before joining the Indiana University Hoosiers; and
WHEREAS, as a key offensive player and veteran leader on the Indiana Hoosiers' squad, Elijah Sarratt was integral to the team's perfect 16–0 season that culminated with decisive victories throughout the College Football Playoff, including the team's 27–21 win over the University of Miami Hurricanes in the title game; and
WHEREAS, Elijah Sarratt's feats on the gridiron and his contributions to Indiana University's first ever national championship in football will be celebrated in Bloomington, Indiana, and beyond for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, through hard work and determination, Elijah Sarratt helped the Indiana Hoosiers reach the pinnacle of college football, bringing great pride to the Colonial Forge High School community and the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Elijah Sarratt for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association's 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship with the Indiana University football team; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Elijah Sarratt as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his achievements and best wishes for his continued success.