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SR120 • 2026

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Pillion
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Praise for Abingdon High School Girls' Volleyball Team

This resolution commends the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team for their victory in the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025.
  • Recognizes the team's impressive season record of 32 wins and 3 losses.
  • Highlights the achievements of key players Gracie Statzer and Annsley Trivette.
  • Expresses appreciation for the support from coaches, staff, families, friends, and the Abingdon High School community.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team
  • Alexis Carson Perkins, head coach of the team

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official expression of praise or approval.
State Championship
A competition where teams from different schools compete to be recognized as the best in their state.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is a commendation and does not provide any financial support or legal changes.
  • The impact of this resolution is primarily symbolic, expressing appreciation for the team's achievements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR120ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Presented 26109482D

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team claimed its first state title since 1983 with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025; and
WHEREAS, in the state final, the Abingdon High School Falcons faced the undefeated Christiansburg High School Blue Demons, who were responsible for the Falcons' only three losses over the course of the season; and
WHEREAS, the Abingdon Falcons defeated the Christiansburg Blue Demons 3–1, winning the first set 27–25, the third set 25–20, and the fourth set 25–21; the team finished the season with an impressive 32–3 record overall; and
WHEREAS, the Abingdon Falcons were led by a dynamic duo of Gracie Statzer, who recorded 20 kills, 26 digs, six blocks, and two assists, and Annsley Trivette, who finished with 20 kills, 10 blocks, and three digs; and
WHEREAS, the successful season was a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of family members, friends, and the entire Abingdon High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Alexis Carson Perkins, head coach of the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's outstanding athletic achievements.