WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 2041

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' basketball team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Israel O'Quinn

The bill formally commends Abingdon High School’s girls’ basketball team for winning the VHSL Class 3 state championship.

Bill text as passed House (HR2041ER)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 2041

Summary of Bill HR 2041 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (commending resolution)
  • Bill Number: HR 2041
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I
  • Jurisdiction: Virginia
  • Introduced: April 23, 2026 (prefiled April 22, 2026)
  • Sponsor/Co-sponsor: Patron: Delegate O’Quinn; Co-sponsor: Delegate Israel O’Quinn
  • Status: Introduced and current as of the provided text; procedural action indicates it is a celebratory/resolution measure rather than a bill to enact laws.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of HR 2041 is to formally commend and recognize the achievements of the Abingdon High School girls’ basketball team for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 state championship.
  • The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes for the program’s continued success and acknowledges the team’s accomplishments.

Key Provisions and Provisions of Change

  • Commendation of Achievement: Officially commends the Abingdon High School girls’ basketball team (the Abingdon Falcons) for winning the VHSL Class 3 state championship.
  • Recognition of Event Details: Highlights the championship game date (March 14, 2026) and location (Stuart C. Siegel Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond) and the team’s victory margin (Abingdon 58, Skyline High School Hawks 38).
  • Statistical Highlights Presented: Notes specific game performance, including:
    • Outrebounding advantage: 53–37
    • Defensive success: Skyline held scoreless for the last eight minutes
    • Standout performance: Senior Annsley “A.J.” Trivette with 25 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals
  • Team Narrative: Acknowledges the team’s overall season arc, including:
    • Regular-season finish: fourth in their district
    • Region tournament seed: fourth seed in VHSL Region 3D
    • End-of-season record: 22–8 with a six-game winning streak to close the season

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Abingdon High School girls’ basketball program, its players, coaches, and the broader school community.
  • Recipients of the Commendation: The Abingdon Falcons coaching staff and players, with specific note to coach Jimmy Brown in the formal presentation text prepared by the Clerk of the House of Delegates.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Pre-filing and Introduction: Prefiled on April 22, 2026; introduced on April 23, 2026 during Special Session I.
  • Nature of Legislation: This is a commemorative resolution—not a bill that would enact or change law. It serves to recognize achievement and express the House’s admiration.
  • Presentation: The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare and present a copy to the team’s coach, Jimmy Brown.

Practical Impact

  • The resolution provides formal recognition and public acknowledgement by the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • It enhances the visibility and pride of Abingdon High School and its athletic program and contributes to the historical record of statewide athletic achievements.

If you’d like, I can add a concise one-paragraph takeaway or convert this into a short briefing for a briefing book.

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

Sign in to ask a question.