Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.
House Joint Resolution 249 is a commendatory resolution honoring the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025. The resolution highlights the team’s first state title since 1983, its 32–3 season record, and its championship victory over undefeated Christiansburg High School.
The resolution specifically recognizes standout performances by Gracie Statzer and Annsley Trivette and credits the success of the team to the players, coaches, staff, families, and the broader Abingdon High School community. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to head coach Alexis Carson Perkins.
HJ249 does not change Virginia law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial: it formally expresses the General Assembly’s recognition of the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team and provides an official copy of the resolution for presentation to the team’s coach. The only affected parties are the team, school community, and recipients of the commendation.
The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. The bill passed both chambers without any recorded opposition in the provided history, reflecting broad bipartisan support for honoring a successful high school athletic team. The tone of the resolution emphasizes admiration, community pride, and recognition of student-athletic achievement.
There is no notable contention in the available record. Because HJ249 is a ceremonial resolution commending a local school sports team, it does not appear to have generated debate, amendments, or divided votes. The measure’s focus on athletic accomplishment and community recognition suggests consensus rather than disagreement.