Commending the Abingdon High School softball team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Todd Pillion

Commends Abingdon High School softball for a 29–0 season, winning the VHSL Class 3 state championship and district/regional titles, recognizing players, coaches, and community.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2066ER)

Summary of Bill: SR 2066 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

This is a resolution of the Virginia Senate commending the Abingdon High School softball team for its 2026 season achievement.

Specifically, it recognizes and celebrates the team’s undefeated record and state championship in the Virginia High School League Class 3.

Key Provisions and Changes

The resolution publicly acknowledges the Abingdon High School Falcons softball team for:

Completing an undefeated season with a 29–0 overall record.
Winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2026.
Capturing the Mountain 7 District championship and the Region D championship en route to the state tournament.
Defeating Broadway High School 7–3 in the state final, highlighting a dominant offensive performance (seven runs in the final game).

It attributes the achievement to the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the Abingdon High School community.

The resolution directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a commemorative copy to Chelsea Campbell, head coach, as an expression of the Senate’s admiration and best wishes for the future.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries and stakeholders are:

Abingdon High School softball team: students (players), coaches, and support staff.
Abingdon High School community, including families, school staff, and local supporters.
The broader Virginia High School League community, which recognizes notable athletic accomplishments.

The resolution has ceremonial impact rather than creating legal or administrative obligations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and offered on June 18, 2026.

Presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk on June 18, 2026.

Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote on June 22, 2026.

Co-sponsor: Todd Pillion.

As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial function without directing policy changes or funding.

Notable Details

Title of the resolution: Commending the Abingdon High School softball team.

Highlights the team’s on-field performance (29–0 record, state championship, final game score 7–3) and the broader season achievements (district and regional titles, national-level recognition within the state competition context).

The action is a formal expression of admiration and best wishes for the future rather than amendments to statutes or budgetary allocations.