Virginia 2024 1st Special Session

Virginia Senate Bill SR612

Introduced
5/13/24  
Engrossed
5/13/24  

Caption

Commending the Rockingham County Baseball League.

Impact

The approval of SR612 serves as a formal recognition of the RCBL's influence on the region's sporting landscape and community cohesion over the past century. This commendation not only honors the league and its participants but reinforces the value placed on local heritage and the role of sports in fostering community relationships. The resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting local sports leagues, which can have a lasting impact on community development and engagement.

Summary

SR612 is a resolution commending the Rockingham County Baseball League (RCBL) on its 100th anniversary in 2024. The RCBL, one of the oldest continuously active baseball leagues in the country, was founded in 1924 and has played a significant role in the local culture and community identity. The resolution acknowledges the league's history and its contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia, celebrating its lineage of community baseball, including past players who have reached Major League Baseball.

Contention

While SR612 is largely celebratory in nature, it reflects a broader dialogue about the role of local sports leagues in enhancing community life. There may be varying perspectives on the significance of such commendations, particularly in terms of funding and resources directed towards local leagues. However, the sentiment surrounding SR612 is primarily positive, celebrating a key milestone in the league's existence and highlighting the RCBL's legacy in the Shenandoah Valley.

Companion Bills

VA HR674

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Previously Filed As

VA HR21

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VA HJR105

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VA HR196

Commending the Patrick County High School baseball team.

VA HR629

Commending the Lebanon High School baseball team.

VA HJR477

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VA HR398

Commending the James Madison High School baseball team.

VA HR285

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VA HR603

Commending the University of Lynchburg baseball team.

VA HJR335

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VA HB1014

Public defender offices; establishes in City of Harrisonburg and County of Rockingham.

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