Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia Senate Bill SR128

Introduced
3/4/24  
Engrossed
3/6/24  

Caption

Commending the Brentsville District High School girls' soccer team.

Impact

The passing of SR128 serves to inspire both the Brentsville District High School community and other local schools by highlighting the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship in high school athletics. By formally commending the team, the resolution affirms the positive role that high school sports play in fostering community pride and school spirit. It acknowledges athletic accomplishments as a source of motivational narratives that can benefit the youth.

Summary

Senate Resolution 128 commends the Brentsville District High School girls' soccer team for their exceptional achievement of winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship. This resolution highlights the team's hard work and dedication, culminating in a decisive victory against the Lafayette High School Rams, marking their second state championship title and the first since 2003. The bill not only recognizes the players but also the coaches, teachers, families, and the entire community that supported the team throughout their season.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR128 is overwhelmingly positive, reflecting pride and celebration within the community. The resolution serves as an affirmation of the team's efforts and an inspiration to future student-athletes to pursue excellence in athletics. The unifying spirit displayed by the Brentsville District High School community is celebrated, highlighting a collective appreciation for local sports achievements.

Contention

While SR128 is largely celebratory and uncontroversial, resolutions of this nature can sometimes spark discussion regarding funding for high school sports, the importance of athletic programs in educational institutions, and the balance between academic and athletic pursuits. However, no significant points of contention were noted during discussions of this bill, as it served predominantly to commend and recognize the accomplishments of the soccer team without delving into broader policy issues.

Companion Bills

VA HR386

Similar To Commending ChildSavers-Memorial Child Guidance Clinic.

Previously Filed As

VA HR386

Commending the Brentsville District High School girls' soccer team.

VA HR383

Commending the Brentsville District High School football team.

VA HR384

Commending the Brentsville District High School competitive cheer team.

VA HR385

Commending the Brentsville District High School softball team.

VA HR267

Commending the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team.

VA HJR496

Commending the Alexandria City High School girls' volleyball team.

VA HR630

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' track and field team.

VA HR622

Commending the South County High School girls' track and field team.

VA SJR397

Commending the Tabb High School field hockey team.

VA HJR723

Commending the West Springfield High School girls' cross country team.

Similar Bills

VA HR183

Commending the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre.

VA HR605

Commending the Brentsville FFA.

VA HR386

Commending the Brentsville District High School girls' soccer team.

VA HR385

Commending the Brentsville District High School softball team.

VA SR616

Commending the Brentsville District High School girls' soccer team.

VA HR130

Commending the Brentsville District High School turf management program.

VA HR383

Commending the Brentsville District High School football team.

VA HR384

Commending the Brentsville District High School competitive cheer team.