Commending Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University.
House Joint Resolution 113 is a ceremonial measure that commends Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University for winning the 2025 Intercollegiate Dressage Association team national championship. The resolution highlights the team’s second consecutive national title, its performance at the national competition in Missouri, and the individual contributions of several riders who earned key points in the championship event.
The resolution also notes that the program set a new record with nine Intercollegiate Dressage Association national championships overall, including titles won both during its time at Emory & Henry University and previously at Virginia Intermont College. It formally expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy for presentation to the university.
HJ113 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary: it recognizes a university athletic program and places the General Assembly’s commendation into the official record. The only practical action required is the preparation and presentation of the enrolled resolution to Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University.
The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive. The bill was agreed to by both chambers without any recorded opposition in the provided history, reflecting broad bipartisan support for honoring the team’s championship achievement. The language of the resolution emphasizes admiration, pride, and best wishes for the program’s future.
There is no notable policy contention in the bill or the available discussion record. Because HJ113 is a congratulatory resolution rather than substantive legislation, there are no competing viewpoints about regulation, spending, or legal change. Any attention to the measure would likely have centered only on the appropriateness of formally recognizing the team’s athletic success.