SR9 • 2026

Commending the Radford University women's golf team.

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Hackworth
Last action: 2026-01-22
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about the resolution expressing admiration for the team's future potential or recognizing their appearance at a regional tournament of the NCAA beyond stating these facts.

Praise for Radford University Women's Golf Team

This resolution commends the Radford University women's golf team for winning the Big South Women's Golf Championship.

What This Bill Does

Commends the Radford University women's golf team for their victory in the Big South Women's Golf Championship.

Who It Names or Affects

The Radford University women's golf team.
Coach Jeff Beeler and other members of the coaching staff at Radford University.

Terms To Know

Big South Women's Golf Championship: A tournament where college women's golf teams compete for a championship title in the Big South Conference.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): An organization that oversees sports and athletic programs at colleges and universities across the United States.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution is a commendation and does not provide any financial or legal benefits.
The impact of this resolution on future events or policies is unclear.

Bill History

2026-01-22 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
2026-01-22 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
2026-01-22 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
2026-01-22 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-01-22 Senate
Bill text as passed Senate (SR9ER)
2026-01-19 Senate
Presented 26104502D
2026-01-19 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Radford University women's golf team.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

Commending the Radford University women's golf team.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 22, 2026
WHEREAS, the Radford University women's golf team won the Big South Women's Golf Championship on April 16, 2025, at the Ocean Creek Golf Course in Fripp Island, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Radford University Highlanders defeated the Charleston Southern University Buccaneers three matches to one in the tournament final to bring home the program's first Big South women's golf title; and
WHEREAS, the Radford Highlanders took an early lead in the contest after Grace Addison and Caroline Gilreath won their respective matches and clinched the victory when Shea Smith won her match by sinking an eight-foot putt on the 18th hole; and
WHEREAS, the Radford Highlanders' triumph was a remarkable finish for a team that was competing in the match play portion of the Big South Championship for the first time since the format was established in 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Radford Highlanders' win in the Big South tournament notably earned the program its first-ever appearance in a regional tournament of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; and
WHEREAS, with a roster that includes five sophomores and three juniors, the Radford Highlanders stand poised to continue its reign of dominance in the Big South Conference for years to come; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Radford Highlanders 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 Radford University community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Radford University women's golf team hereby be commended for winning the Big South Women's Golf Championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jeff Beeler, coach of the Radford University women's golf team, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for its future success.