Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Virginia Senate Bill SJ265

Caption

Commending the Broad Run High School competition cheer team.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 265 is a commendatory resolution honoring the Broad Run High School competition cheer team for winning the 2025 Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship. The resolution notes the team’s victory over Grafton High School, highlights individual recognitions for student-athletes and coach Megan Bichy, and acknowledges the broader support of the school community. The resolution does not change substantive law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial: it formally expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation to the head coach. As an enrolled joint resolution, it serves as an official legislative recognition of a local athletic achievement rather than a policy measure.

Impact

SJ265 has no direct impact on state statutes, regulations, or public programs. It is a purely ceremonial resolution that recognizes a high school athletic team and records the General Assembly’s commendation in the official legislative record. The only practical effect is the preparation and presentation of an official copy of the resolution to the team’s coach.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill passed both chambers without any recorded votes or committee controversy in the provided materials, reflecting broad bipartisan support for honoring a successful high school team. The language emphasizes achievement, leadership, teamwork, and community pride.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. Because the resolution is honorary and noncontroversial, there is no indication of disagreement over policy, funding, or legal effects. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of formally recognizing the team’s state championship and individual awards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA SJR446

Commending the Cave Spring High School cheerleading team.

VA SJR351

Commending the Auburn High School volleyball team.

VA HJR438

Commending the Glenvar High School girls' soccer team.

VA SJR350

Commending the Marion Senior High School girls' tennis team.

VA HR477

Commending the Marion Senior High School girls' tennis team.

VA HR655

Commending the Clarke County High School boys' cross country team.

VA SR615

Commending the Osbourn Park High School softball team.

VA HJR456

Commending the Auburn High School girls' soccer team.

VA HR776

Commending the Osbourn Park High School softball team.

VA HJR481

Commending the Blacksburg High School golf team.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.