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Commending the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team.

Commending the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team.

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Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the resolution's impact beyond its symbolic nature.

Commending the West Potomac High School Boys' Lacrosse Team

This resolution commends the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team for winning their first state championship in Virginia High School League Class 6 in 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship in 2025.
  • Acknowledges the hard work of players, coaches, staff, family members, friends, and the school community.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team
  • John Stamos, head coach of the team

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official expression of praise or approval.
Resolution
A formal statement adopted by a legislative body expressing its opinion on an issue.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide any financial support or tangible benefits to the team.
  • The impact of this commendation is symbolic and intended for recognition purposes only.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ9ER)

  2. 2026-01-19 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-01-16 House

    Received

  4. 2026-01-16 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  6. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  7. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  8. 2025-12-03 Senate

    Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk

  9. 2025-12-03 Senate

    Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100047D

Official Summary Text

Commending the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 15, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
WHEREAS, the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team of Alexandria secured the first state title in program history with a 9–8 victory in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship in June 2025; and
WHEREAS, during the 2025 season, the West Potomac High School Wolverines defeated the defending state champions from Robinson High School in the Virginia High School League Region 6C championship, then reached a state semifinal for the first time in program history; and
WHEREAS, in the state final, the West Potomac Wolverines took an early 7–2 lead, but the Cosby High School Titans fought their way back to tie the game at 8–8 by the fourth quarter; and
WHEREAS, the West Potomac Wolverines rallied in the final moments of the game, with junior Sean Kovalsky scoring the game-winning goal with only 1.8 seconds of regulation time remaining; and
WHEREAS, the West Potomac Wolverines finished the season with an impressive 17–6 record, and their state title was the school's first in any sport since 1990; and
WHEREAS, the historic victory is a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of family members, friends, and the entire West Potomac High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John Stamos, head coach of the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's athletic achievements and best wishes for the future.