SJ34 • 2026

Commending the Auburn High School baseball team.

Education

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Hackworth
Last action: 2026-01-21
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material provides detailed commendation but does not explicitly state that it honors specific individuals or groups beyond mentioning them in context.

Commending the Auburn High School Baseball Team

This bill commends the Auburn High School baseball team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship.

What This Bill Does

Praises the Auburn High School baseball team for their victory in the state championship.

Who It Names or Affects

The Auburn High School baseball team
Coach Eric Altizer
Players Zac McGlothlin and others who received honors

Terms To Know

State championship: A competition where the best teams from different schools in a state compete to be declared the winner.
All-state first team selections: Players who are chosen as the top players in their league for their skills and performance.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill does not give any money or benefits to the team.
The bill only praises the team and does not change any laws.

Bill History

2026-01-21 Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ34ER)
2026-01-19 House
Agreed to by House by voice vote
2026-01-16 House
Received
2026-01-16 House
Laid on Speaker's table
2026-01-15 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
2026-01-15 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-01-15 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-01-14 Senate
Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26104467D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Auburn High School baseball team.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

Commending the Auburn High School baseball team.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 15, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
WHEREAS, the Auburn High School baseball team of Riner won the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship on June 14, 2025, at Billy Sample Field in Salem; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn High School Eagles defeated the Fort Chiswell High School Pioneers of Wythe County by a score of 10–0 to bring home the program's fourth state title in 20 years; and
WHEREAS, after jumping to a quick 5–0 lead in the first inning, the Auburn Eagles coasted to victory as their stellar pitching and defense kept their opponent scoreless over five innings; and
WHEREAS, with their championship win, the Auburn Eagles concluded the season with a dominant 26–1–1 record and went undefeated in regional play; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Eagles were recognized for their efforts with several Virginia High School League Class 1 honors, including Coach of the Year for coach Eric Altizer, Player of the Year for first baseman Zac McGlothlin, and five other all-state first team selections; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Eagles' triumphant finish to the season was a special moment for the six seniors who had been with the program for four years and who were foundational to the team's success; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Eagles' accomplishment is the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of the entire Auburn High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Auburn High School baseball team; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Eric Altizer, coach of the Auburn High School baseball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.