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HR 2063

Commending the Bobcat Sports League.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Betsy Carr and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution commends the Bobcat Sports League for its 20-year impact on Richmond youth, promoting healthy lifestyles, education, and community involvement through soccer and sup

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Bill Summary · HR 2063

Summary: House Resolution No. 2063 (2026 Session, Virginia) — Commending the Bobcat Sports League

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and commends the Bobcat Sports League for its 20th season (2026) and contributions to youth development in Richmond.
  • Expresses admiration for the league’s history, mission, and impact on the community.

Key Provisions and Provisions Overview

  • The resolution acknowledges the Bobcat Sports League as a volunteer-driven organization that promotes healthy lifestyles and teamwork among children in underserved communities.
  • It highlights the league’s origins in 2007 (founded by Robyn Parsons and William Fleming) and its growth from a small program to a broad, multi-school initiative.
  • It notes that the league:
    • Serves multiple schools in the Richmond area, including Thomas C. Boushall Middle School, Lucille M. Brown Middle School, Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School, Southampton Elementary School, Westover Hills Elementary School, and the Patrick Henry School of Sciences and Arts.
    • Currently supports 15 active teams with 476 participants aged 4 to 14.
    • Is the second-largest recreational soccer league in the area.
    • Operates with significant volunteer involvement and relies on donations and community fundraisers to ensure participation regardless of family ability to pay.
  • In addition to soccer, the league provides:
    • Tutoring and educational components.
    • Instruction on nutrition, life skills for professional development, and anti-smoking, anti-gang, and anti-violence messaging.
  • The resolution mentions positive outcomes for participants, including higher average scores on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and overall physical, social, and emotional development.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The primary beneficiary named in the resolution is the Bobcat Sports League and, by extension, the youth participants (ages 4–14) and their families in the Richmond area.
  • The resolution recognizes volunteers, staff, coaches, family members, and community partners as key contributors to the league’s success.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Bill Type: House Resolution (no changes to law; a formal expression of the House’s recognition).
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I.
  • Prefiled and Offered: April 23, 2026.
  • Action History: Prefiled and laid on the Speaker’s table; designated as 26200022D.
  • Enactment Effect: Being a resolution, it does not create or amend statutory law; it serves to commend and acknowledge the organization and its contributions.

Significance

  • Provides formal recognition by the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • Public acknowledgment of the Bobcat Sports League’s community impact and 20-year legacy.
  • May strengthen visibility and community pride, and could support ongoing fundraising and volunteer recruitment.

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