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SR140 • 2026

Commending the Churchland High School boys' track and field team.

Commending the Churchland High School boys' track and field team.

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

Sponsor
Jordan
Last action
2026-03-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not specify any future impacts or financial benefits.

Praise for Churchland High School Boys' Track Team

This resolution commends the Churchland High School boys' track and field team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor state championship.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Churchland High School boys' track and field team for their victory in the Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor state championship.
  • Highlights Corye Richardson's record-breaking performance in the 7.21 seconds 55-meter hurdles event.
  • Recognizes the contributions of other athletes like Jeremiah Folk, Sykes Hunter, Troy Nowlin, and Aaron Stokes.
  • Expresses appreciation for the team's coaches, teachers, families, and community support.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Churchland High School boys' track and field team
  • Coaches and teachers at Churchland High School
  • Families of the athletes

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used to introduce facts or reasons that support a resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement in a resolution expressing an opinion, decision, or commendation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This is a symbolic gesture and does not provide any financial benefits.
  • The impact of the resolution on future achievements of the team is unclear.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-24 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR140ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Presented 26109617D

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Churchland High School boys' track and field team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Churchland High School boys' track and field team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the Churchland High School boys' track and field team won the Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor state championship on March 3, 2026, at Liberty University; and
WHEREAS, the Churchland High School Truckers showed depth and balance as the team collectively tallied the highest number of points in the competition to bring home the first state championship title in school history; and
WHEREAS, the Churchland Truckers were led to victory by Corye Richardson, who placed first in the 55-meter hurdles event with a meet-record time of 7.21 seconds and who also finished third in the 55-meter dash; and
WHEREAS, the Churchland Truckers also benefited from standout performances by its 4 x 200-meter relay team, which included Corye Richardson, Jeremiah Folk, Sykes Hunter, and Troy Nowlin, as well as by Aaron Stokes, who placed third in the shot put event; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Churchland Truckers are the result of the determination and hard work of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their families and the entire Churchland High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Churchland High School boys' track and field team hereby be commended for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Churchland High School boys' track and field 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.