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SJ 447

Commending Kathryn Ha.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe McNamara and 1 co-sponsor

Commends Kathryn Ha for becoming the first VHSL athlete to win both the co-ed state title and Girls Open State in the same season, citing her 2024 golf triumphs and community suppo

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ447ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 447

Summary of SJ447ER — Senate Joint Resolution Commending Kathryn Ha

Overview

  • Bill number and type: Senate Joint Resolution No. 447 (SJ447ER)
  • Title: Commending Kathryn Ha
  • Purpose: A ceremonial resolution recognizing Kathryn Ha for a historic 2024 golf season and expressing admiration and best wishes for her continued success.
  • Status: Passed both chambers and enrolled as SJ447ER (enrolled version). Agreed to by Senate (Feb 20, 2025) and House (Feb 21, 2025); final enrolled text circulated Mar 3, 2025.
  • Introduced: February 17, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly commend Kathryn Ha, a student at Salem High School and the Roanoke Valley Governor's School, for achieving unprecedented success in Virginia and national golf competitions during the 2024 season.
  • To acknowledge the dedication of Ha, her parents, coaches, and community support as contributing factors to her accomplishments.
  • To express the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes for her continued success.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • The resolution states that Kathryn Ha became the first person in Virginia High School League (VHSL) history to win both the co-ed VHSL individual state title and the Girls Open State Championship in the same season.
  • It notes Ha as a three-time VHSL Girls Open State Champion.
  • It highlights her 2024 accomplishments:
    • Won the 55th Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) Junior Girls Championship at James River Country Club in Newport News on July 3, 2024.
    • Was announced as the VSGA’s first automatic qualifier for the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, where she tied for 22nd place.
    • Won the Roanoke Valley Hall of Fame Tournament at Blue Hills Golf Course in Roanoke about one month before the VSGA championship.
  • The resolution attributes her accomplishments to hard work and community support.
  • Formal action: The General Assembly “commends” Kathryn Ha for a historic 2024 golf season and directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ha.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Kathryn Ha
  • Institutions and groups connected to Ha:
    • Salem High School
    • Roanoke Valley Governor’s School
    • VHSL (Virginia High School League)
    • VSGA (Virginia State Golf Association)
    • U.S. Golf Association (through Ha’s U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship participation)
  • Broader impact: Community supporters, family, coaches, and sponsors associated with Ha’s golf career

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Engrossed by Senate: February 20, 2025
  • Agreed to by Senate (voice vote): February 20, 2025
  • Agreed to by House of Delegates (voice vote): February 21, 2025
  • Enrolled: February 2025
  • Final enrolled text (SJ447ER) circulated: March 3, 2025

Impact and Context

  • Nature of bill: Ceremonial resolution; expresses appreciation and congratulations. It does not create duties, impose regulations, or authorize spending.
  • Political impact: Non-controversial acknowledgment intended to highlight athletic achievement and inspire students.
  • No fiscal impact described; focus is symbolic recognition and recognition of athletic accomplishment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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