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SJ 311

Commending the Douglas Freeman High School girls' lacrosse team.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Schuyler VanValkenburg

Ceremonial SJ311ER commends Douglas Freeman High School girls' lacrosse for winning the VHSL Class 5 state title in 2024, honoring players, coaches, and supporters.

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Bill Summary · SJ 311

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 311 (SJ311ER)

Overview and Purpose

SJ311ER is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution commending the Douglas Freeman High School girls' lacrosse team for winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 5 state championship in 2024. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s achievement and designates presenting a copy to the coach.

  • Patron: VanValkenburg
  • Type: Concurrent ceremonial resolution (no new law or funding)
  • Final form: SJ311ER (enrolled)

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recognition of achievement: States that Douglas Freeman High School girls’ lacrosse team won the VHSL Class 5 state championship at Glen Allen High School on June 8, 2024.
  • Championship details:
    • Opponent: Lightridge High School (Loudoun County)
    • Final score: 9–5
    • Narrative of the game: Freeman trailed 4–2 in the first quarter, tied at 5–5 by halftime, and outscored the opponent in the second half to secure the title.
  • Notable contributors:
    • Eva Gardner and Hannah Kantanen each scored three goals; Laney Gilman scored two.
    • Team finished the 2024 season with a 16–2 record and was undefeated in regional play.
    • Acknowledgment of the team motto, “Challenge Accepted,” and the resilience shown after losing key players following the 2023 season.
  • Acknowledgments: Credits the student-athletes, coaches and teachers, families, and the Douglas Freeman High School community for the team’s success.
  • Formal action: The Clerk of the Senate is to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Christina D’Angelo, the coach.

Affected Parties

  • Douglas Freeman High School girls’ lacrosse team (athletes, coaches, and school staff)
  • Douglas Freeman High School community and supporters

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Enrolled status: Passed both chambers as SJ311ER
  • Legislative actions:
    • Agreed to by the Senate: January 30, 2025
    • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: February 3, 2025
    • Enrolled: February 4, 2025
    • Final enrolled text: SJ311ER (commending resolution)
  • No fiscal provisions or statutory changes are included; the measure is purely ceremonial.

Context and Impact

As a ceremonial resolution, SJ311ER serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the team’s state championship, highlighting the dedication of student-athletes and their supporters. It contributes to the recognition of local school achievements without altering laws, regulations, or funding.

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

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