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SJ 351

Commending the Auburn High School volleyball team.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth

The bill ceremonially commends Auburn High School’s volleyball team for winning the 2024 VHSL Class 1 state championship, recognizing athletic excellence.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ351ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 351

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution SJ351ER

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution 351 (SJ351ER) is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing and commending the Auburn High School volleyball team from Montgomery County for winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 1 state championship in 2024. The resolution, introduced on February 6, 2025, was agreed to by the Senate (February 13, 2025) and the House of Delegates (February 17, 2025) and enrolled as SJ351ER.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges Auburn High School’s accomplishment as the 2024 VHSL Class 1 state champion.
  • Values the team’s sustained success and athletic excellence, and expresses admiration from the General Assembly.
  • Serves as an official public recognition of the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the Auburn High School community.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly commends the Auburn High School volleyball team for winning the VHSL Class 1 state championship in 2024.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Sherry Millirons, the head coach of the Auburn High School volleyball team, as an expression of the Assembly’s admiration for the team’s achievements.
  • The resolution is a joint action of both chambers (Senate and House of Delegates).

Team Achievements Highlighted

  • Auburn High School Eagles won their sixth consecutive VHSL Class 1 state title in 2024.
  • The team finished with a 29–2 record and defeated Rappahannock High School in the state final, 25–10, 25–10, 25–16.
  • Standout performers noted: Megan Earnest (16 kills), Gretchen Surface (13 kills, 13 digs), Jayci Morrill (34 assists), Kaylee Ramrattan (5 aces).
  • The program has earned nine state titles in the past 13 years and holds records for the second-most consecutive state championships and second-most overall state championships.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025 (Sponsor: Patron Hackworth).
  • Agreed to by the Senate: February 13, 2025.
  • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: February 17, 2025.
  • Enrolled as SJ351ER: February 19, 2025.
  • The action is ceremonial and does not create legal obligations or authorize spending.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Auburn High School volleyball team (student-athletes), coaches (notably head coach Sherry Millirons), school staff, families, and the Auburn High School community.
  • Legislative bodies: Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates (through the resolution’s passage).

Impact

  • Provides formal statewide recognition of athletic achievement.
  • Highlights the importance of school sports programs and community support.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are introduced; the resolution is ceremonial in nature.

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

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