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HJ 439

Commending the Glenvar High School boys' soccer team.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Head and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally commends Glenvar High School for winning the VHSL Class 2 state soccer title in 2024, recognizing players, coaches, and community support.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ439ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 439

Summary — House Joint Resolution 439 (HJ439ER)

Overview

HB/HJ 439 is a nonbinding ceremonial resolution in the Virginia General Assembly that commends the Glenvar High School boys’ soccer team for winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 2 state championship in 2024. The resolution is an expression of institutional admiration and does not modify law or authorize new spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commend Glenvar High School’s boys’ soccer team for securing the VHSL Class 2 state title in 2024, marking the program’s second consecutive state championship.
  • Acknowledge the team's performance, discipline, and fundamentals, and honor the contributions of players, coaches, staff, families, and the wider Glenvar community.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly formally commends the Glenvar High School Highlanders for the 2024 state championship.
  • The resolution notes a 1–0 victory over Radford High School Bobcats, with senior forward Bryce King scoring the lone goal in the first half.
  • It highlights the team’s focus on discipline, possession, defense, and well-executed set pieces throughout the season.
  • It credits student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the supportive Glenvar community for the team’s success.
  • The Clerk of the House of Delegates is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for presentation to Josh Jones, the head coach, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration.

Background and Context

  • The 2024 season culminated in Glenvar’s second consecutive state title in VHSL Class 2.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial gesture recognizing athletic achievement and school community support.

Affected Parties

  • Glenvar High School students (athletes and student-athletes), Glenvar High School coaching staff and school personnel.
  • Families, friends, and the Glenvar community.
  • The resolution serves as formal recognition by the Virginia General Assembly; no policy or regulatory changes are enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Prefiled: January 3, 2025
  • Offered: January 13, 2025
  • Introduced: January 13, 2025 (HJ439)
  • Engrossed by House: January 20, 2025
  • Agreed to by House (voice): January 20, 2025
  • Enrolled: January 23, 2025
  • Enrolled/Agreed by Senate: January 23, 2025
  • Version: HJ439ER (enrolled)

Enactment Status

  • Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ439ER). It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing athletic achievement and does not create or amend law or provide funding.

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

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