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SJ91 • 2026

Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.

Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Hackworth
Last action
2026-02-17
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text does not specify any particular individuals by name beyond those already listed, so no additional names can be included.

Praise for George Wythe High School Boys' Basketball Team

This bill commends the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team for their success during the 74-2025 season, including winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship.
  • Acknowledges the hard work and skill of the student-athletes on the team.
  • Honors the coaches, managers, and supporters who helped the team succeed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The George Wythe High School boys' basketball team
  • Coaches Tony Dunford, Dan Delp, Dorrien McMillian, Daveon Rhyans, and Jermany Robinson
  • Managers C.J. Dickenson, Marcus Leagans, Dannon Windon, and Cannon Woods

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement of praise or approval.
Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • The effects are symbolic and do not change laws or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-17 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ91ER)

  2. 2026-02-16 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-02-13 House

    Received

  4. 2026-02-13 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-02-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  6. 2026-02-12 Senate

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

  7. 2026-02-09 Senate

    Presented 26104374D

  8. 2026-02-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 12, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026
WHEREAS, the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team capped off the 2024–2025 season with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe High School Maroons finished the regular season as Mountain Empire District champions and subsequently won the district and regional tournaments; and
WHEREAS, in the state tournament, the George Wythe Maroons defeated a talented team from Patrick Henry High School in the semifinal by a score of 82–54, to advance to the Class 1 final in Richmond on March 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe Maroons soundly defeated the Franklin High School Broncos by a score of 77–38 to claim the state crown and finish the season with a 27–4 record; and
WHEREAS, the successful season was a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes: Cayden Bement, Micah Braxton, Rex Delp, David Goode, Shane Huff, Kaden Irby, Reed Kirtner, Holden Luttrell, Brayden Rainey, Treyvon Rainey, T.J. Reddick, and Zeshawn Thomas; and
WHEREAS, the George Wythe Maroons benefited from the leadership and guidance of coaches Tony Dunford, Dan Delp, Dorrien McMillian, Daveon Rhyans, and Jermany Robinson, and managers C.J. Dickenson, Marcus Leagans, Dannon Windon, and Cannon Woods, as well as the passionate support of friends, family members, and the entire Wytheville community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tony Dunford, head coach of the George Wythe High School boys' basketball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.