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HR 2203

Commending the Bruton High School boys' tennis team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Virgil Thornton

The bill ceremonially recognizes Bruton High School’s boys’ tennis team for winning the 2026 Class 2 state championship.

Bill text as passed House (HR2203ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2203

Summary of HR 2203 (Session 2026S1, Virginia)

Purpose and intent

  • Proclaims and commends the Bruton High School boys' tennis team for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship.
  • Serves as a formal expression of admiration and best wishes from the Virginia House of Delegates to the team, its head coach, and Bruton High School community.

Key provisions and changes

  • Resolution text acknowledges that Bruton High School Panthers won the Class 2 state championship in boys' tennis.
  • Specifically notes:
    • The championship event occurred at Liberty University in Lynchburg on June 11, 2026.
    • Bruton defeated Floyd County High School Buffaloes with a team score of 5–2.
    • Bruton led 4–2 after the singles portion, with individual victories by Christoph Schweitzer, Alek Rivera, Noah Praszczalek, and Tiernan Bradley.
    • The state title was secured after the first doubles match, with Schweitzer and Rivera winning 6-1, 6-1.
  • The resolution acknowledges the efforts of student-athletes, coach leadership, teachers, families, and the Bruton High School community.

Who or what would be affected

  • The primary effect is symbolic and ceremonial:
    • Official recognition and commendation by the Virginia House of Delegates.
    • Distribution of a formal copy of the resolution to James Barr, head coach, as a record of the House’s admiration and best wishes.
  • No fiscal appropriation, policy change, or regulatory impact is described in the resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and offered on June 29, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Status updates indicate:
    • Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 29, 2026.
    • Engrossed by the House and agreed to by voice vote on the same day.
  • Sponsor information:
    • Primary sponsors: Downey and Thornton (co-sponsor Virgil Thornton).

Overall impact

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring the Bruton High School boys' tennis team for a statewide championship achievement.
  • It highlights community support, athletic excellence at the high school level, and the importance of student-athlete programs in Virginia.

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

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