Commending Christian Parker.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danica Roem and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia General Assembly commends Christian Parker for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX, recognizing his Virginia roots and coaching impact.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ752ER)

Overview

Type: Virginia House Joint Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)

Title: Commending Christian Parker

Purpose: Congratulate and commend Christian Parker for his leadership role with the Philadelphia Eagles and for winning Super Bowl LIX.

Status: Enrolled as HJ752ER (final enrolled version). Introduced February 17, 2025; agreed by House February 18, 2025; agreed by Senate February 20, 2025; enrolled March 24, 2025.

Patrons: Thomas (House), Senator Roem (Senate)

Purpose and Intent

The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration and pride in Christian Parker, a native of Virginia, for his professional achievements in football, culminating in a Super Bowl victory with the Philadelphia Eagles in February 2025.

It also serves to recognize Parker’s career journey and ties to the Commonwealth, highlighting his local roots and contributions to Virginia-based football programs early in his career.

Key Provisions and Provisions Content

Operative language:

“RESOLVED by the General Assembly … That the General Assembly hereby commend Christian Parker for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX.”
“RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Christian Parker as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his achievements and best wishes for his continued success.”

Recitals (WHEREAS clauses) outline:

Parker’s role as defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Eagles.
A biographical arc from Battlefield High School (Virginia) to various college programs and NFL positions, including:
Battlefield High School district titles
University of Richmond (walk-on, later scholarship)
Virginia State University, Norfolk State University, College of William & Mary, Notre Dame, Texas A&M
NFL: Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles
Notable claim that he helped transform Eagles’ passing defense during 2024.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary Subject: Christian Parker

Indirect Beneficiaries: The Commonwealth’s residents and institutions recognizing Virginia-born athletes and coaches; the Clerk of the House for copy preparation and presentation.

No new laws, regulations, or fiscal obligations are created; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction: February 17, 2025

House actions: Engrossed February 18, 2025; Agreed to by the House by voice vote February 18, 2025

Senate actions: Received February 19, 2025; Agreed to by the Senate February 20, 2025

Enrolled: March 24, 2025 (HJ752ER)

Final note: The enrolled version (HJ752ER) contains the same operative resolution and recitals, formalizing the commendation.

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