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SR145 • 2026

Commending the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team.

Commending the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team.

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

Sponsor
Jordan
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Commendation for Swim and Dive Team

This resolution commends the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team for their strong performance at a state championship meet.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team for their achievements in February 2026.
  • Recognizes the boys' 200-meter freestyle relay team's record-breaking time of 1:31.14.
  • Acknowledges the hard work, leadership, and support that contributed to the team’s success.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team
  • Coaches and teachers at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

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 is a commendation and does not provide any financial support or legal changes.
  • The impact of the resolution is limited to recognition and praise for the team's achievements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR145ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Presented 26109616D

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team of Suffolk had a strong performance at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship meet in February 2026 at the SwimRVA Aquatics Center in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints' boys' 200-meter freestyle relay team, which included Aidan DeFeo, Preston DeFeo, Chase Eliason, and Grant Starkey, set a Nansemond-Suffolk Academy record with a time of 1:31.14; and
WHEREAS, with several members of its boys' 200-meter freestyle relay team returning next year, the Nansemond-Suffolk Saints are poised to build upon their success; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Nansemond-Suffolk Saints 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 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team hereby be commended for their performance at the 2026 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship meet; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy swim and dive team as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the program's continued success.