Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HJR617

Introduced
2/3/23  
Engrossed
2/13/23  
Enrolled
2/16/23  

Caption

Commending the Highland Springs High School football team.

Impact

The resolution underscores the significance of high school sports in fostering a sense of community and pride among students, parents, and the local population. By recognizing the team's accomplishment as a collective achievement, HJR617 serves to promote school spirit and encourage student participation in athletics. Such resolutions can contribute to a positive image of local schools, supporting the notion that extracurricular achievements enhance educational environments.

Summary

HJR617 is a resolution commending the Highland Springs High School football team for their remarkable achievement in winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in December 2022. The resolution highlights the team's impressive performance, including a decisive victory over the Maury High School Commodores with a score of 33-19. The narrative emphasizes how the team returned an interception in the first quarter, showcasing their dominance throughout the match from the beginning.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HJR617 is overwhelmingly positive, celebrating the hard work, dedication, and skill of the student-athletes involved. Supporters of the resolution believe that recognizing student accomplishments in sports is crucial to building community morale and encouraging further participation in high school athletics. The resolution reflects shared pride and joy among the Highland Springs High School community and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and perseverance.

Contention

While HJR617 is largely uncontentious, it does bring to light issues regarding the role of sports in education and community identity. Resolutions like this can sometimes spark discussions regarding resource allocation within schools, particularly in favor of sports programs over academic improvements. Nevertheless, the focus here remains on celebrating a specific achievement without significant opposition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA HR382

Commending the Highland Springs High School football team.

VA HJR249

Commending the Maury High School football team.

VA HR25

Commending the Freedom High School football team.

VA SR7

Commending the Freedom High School football team.

VA HR304

Commending the Central High School football team.

VA SJR262

Commending the Freedom High School football team.

VA HR395

Commending the Freedom High School football team.

VA HR278

Commending the Graham High School football team.

VA HR348

Commending the Riverheads High School football team.

VA HR795

Commending the Phoebus High School football team.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.