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SJ 327

Commending Noah Lyles.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 23 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution commends Noah Lyles for Olympic gold in the 100m and bronze in the 200m, extending best wishes.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ327ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 327

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 327 (SJ327ER) – Commending Noah Lyles

Purpose and scope

  • SJ327ER is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing and commending Noah Lyles for his athletic achievements as part of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (Paris, 2024).
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration and offers best wishes for Lyles’ future endeavors. It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation to Noah Lyles.

Key provisions

  • Commends Noah Lyles on winning:
    • A gold medal for Team USA in the men’s 100-meter sprint.
    • A bronze medal in the men’s 200-meter sprint.
  • Declares the General Assembly’s admiration for Lyles’ exceptional athletic achievements and extends best wishes for his future.
  • Procedural note: The Clerk of the Senate is to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Lyles.

Background on Noah Lyles (as reflected in the resolution)

  • Noah Lyles is associated with Alexandria, Virginia (referred to as “Noah Lyles of Alexandria”).
  • The resolution outlines his career progression, including:
    • Early life in Florida, relocation to the Commonwealth, switch from gymnastics to track and field.
    • Professional career beginning with Adidas in 2016 and multiple world championships across the 100m, 200m, and 4x100 events.
    • Olympic and World Championship highlights such as a 2022 World Championships gold in the 200m with a 19.31-second personal best, a 9.79-second 100m at the Olympics, and a bronze in the 200m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (noting the resolution’s emphasis on his Olympic and World Championship success).

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 3, 2025.
  • Agreed to by the Senate: February 6, 2025.
  • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: February 10, 2025.
  • Enrolled and status: Bill text as passed by both chambers (SJ327ER) by February 11, 2025.
  • Representative patrons include a broad list of Senators and Delegates (as noted in the bill’s official patron lists).

Impact and implications

  • This is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no fiscal impact, no policy changes, and no regulatory or legal obligations beyond formal recognition.
  • It publicly honors Noah Lyles’ achievements, potentially enhancing visibility for athletics in the Commonwealth and inspiring young athletes.

Administrative details

  • Enrolled resolution, SJ327ER, serves as the final enrolled form reflecting the text as passed by both chambers.
  • The Clerk of the Senate is tasked with presenting a copy to Noah Lyles.

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

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