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SR24 • 2026

Commending Curtis Allen.

Commending Curtis Allen.

Labor
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Jones
Last action
2026-01-30
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about Curtis Allen's academic achievements beyond being an 'academic scholar'.

Commending Curtis Allen

This bill commends Curtis Allen, a football player from Virginia Union University, for winning the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Curtis Allen for receiving the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2025.
  • Requests that a copy of this commendation be given to Curtis Allen.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Curtis Allen, the football player and scholar from Virginia Union University.

Terms To Know

Harlon Hill Trophy
An award for the best NCAA Division II college football player of the year.
HBCU
Historically Black College or University, a U.S. institution established before 1964 with a primary mission to educate black Americans.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It only expresses the Senate's appreciation for Curtis Allen's achievements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-30 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR24ER)

  2. 2026-01-29 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-01-29 Senate

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

  4. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Presented 26104520D

  5. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Curtis Allen.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Curtis Allen.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 29, 2026
WHEREAS, Curtis Allen, an academic scholar and running back on the Virginia Union University football team, received the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Allen made history as the first player from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and the Commonwealth to win the Harlon Hill Trophy, which recognizes the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II player of the year and is the division's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy; and
WHEREAS, after patiently waiting for his moment to arrive, Curtis Allen led all divisions across several offensive categories and had more than 100 yards in every game, including a standout 369-yard performance against Bluefield State University that set a CIAA single-game rushing record; and
WHEREAS, over his historic year, Curtis Allen, who is known nationally as “Mr. 2K” and in the locker room as “the Quiet Storm,” set a NCAA Division II and CIAA single-season rushing record with 2,409 yards and had a nation's best 30 rushing touchdowns; and
WHEREAS, in his 2025 campaign, Curtis Allen led the Virginia Union University football team to its third consecutive CIAA championship appearance and its fourth consecutive NCAA Division II playoff appearance; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Harlon Hill Trophy, Curtis Allen's remarkable season also garnered him the Willie Lanier Award from the Touchdown Club of Richmond, as well as CIAA Offensive Player of the Year and HBCU GO Offensive Player of the Year honors; and
WHEREAS, through his hard work and determination, Curtis Allen has redefined athletic excellence and brought pride to the Commonwealth, earning him the praise and admiration of all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Curtis Allen hereby be commended for winning the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Curtis Allen as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's high regard for his achievement and best wishes for his continued success.