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SR 2065

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' basketball team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Todd Pillion

The Virginia Senate recognizes Abingdon High School’s girls basketball team for winning the 2026 VHSL Class 3 state championship and thanks the coach.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2065ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 2065

Summary of SR 2065 (2026S1) – Virginia

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and commends the Abingdon High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 state championship.
  • Expresses admiration for the team’s achievement and extends best wishes for continued success of the program.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges that Abingdon High School Falcons defeated Skyline High School Hawks (Front Royal) 58–38 at the VHSL Class 3 state championship game.
  • Highlights notable game performance, including:
    • Team led in rebounds (Abingdon 53–37).
    • Skyline held scoreless for the final eight minutes.
    • Player emphasis: senior Annsley “A.J.” Trivette recorded 25 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals.
  • Notes the team’s season arc:
    • Regular season status: fourth place in their district.
    • Region 3D tournament seed: fourth.
    • Final record: 22–8 with a six-game winning streak to conclude the season and win the state title.
  • Formal action:
    • The Senate of Virginia formally commends the team.
    • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a commemorative copy to Jimmy Brown, the coach, as an expression of admiration and best wishes.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Scope is ceremonial and symbolic:
    • Abingdon High School girls’ basketball program and associated stakeholders (players, coaches, families, school community) receive formal recognition from the Virginia Senate.
  • No fiscal appropriation or regulatory change is proposed; the bill is a resolution of recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Bill Type: Senate Resolution (SR) – a ceremonial designation.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Todd Pillion.
  • Action History:
    • June 18, 2026: Laid on Clerk’s Desk.
    • June 18, 2026: Presented as 26200219D.
    • June 22, 2026: Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote.
  • Effective/Enactment: As a resolution, it constitutes formal recognition and does not alter law or policy or authorize expenditures.

Notable Details

  • The resolution explicitly names the championship matchup, date (March 14, 2026), venue (Stuart C. Siegel Center, Richmond), and final score.
  • Emphasizes team’s turnaround from a mid-tier regular season to state champions, highlighting resilience and team depth.

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