Commending the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team.

Plain English Breakdown

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Praise for James S. Russell Middle School Girls' Basketball Team

This resolution commends the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team for winning their tournament championship.

What This Bill Does

• Commends the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team for winning the Southside Middle School Conference tournament championship on February 17, 2026.
• Recognizes that the team finished the season undefeated with a record of 15-0 and won their final game against Mecklenburg Middle School by a score of 26–20.
• Highlights the contributions of players like Caniyah Easter and LaKayla Hill, who scored 10 and 9 points respectively in the championship game.

Who It Names or Affects

• The James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team
• Coaches and teachers at James S. Russell Middle School

Terms To Know

Commendation

An 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 is a commendation and does not provide any financial support or legal changes.
• The impact of the resolution is limited to recognition and praise from the Senate of Virginia.

Official Summary Text

Commending the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team.

Current Bill Text

Commending the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team won the Southside Middle School Conference tournament championship on February 17, 2026, in Lawrenceville; and
WHEREAS, the James S. Russell Middle School Lions defeated the Mecklenburg Middle School Phoenix by a score of 26–20 to secure the championship title and finish the season undefeated with a record of 15–0; and
WHEREAS, the Russell Lions took a 20–11 lead into halftime and held strong in the second half to seal the win; and
WHEREAS, the Russell Lions were led to victory by Caniyah Easter, who had 10 points, and LaKayla Hill, who had nine; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Russell Lions are 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 their families and the entire James S. Russell Middle School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team hereby be commended for winning the 2026 Southside Middle School Conference tournament championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the James S. Russell Middle School girls' basketball team as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for the program's continued success.