Commending the James Madison High School girls' lacrosse team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Holly Seibold

The bill commends James Madison High School's girls' lacrosse team for winning the VHSL Class 6 state championship in 2026 and highlights their achievement as a source of school an

Bill text as passed House (HR2134ER)

Summary of HR 2134 (2026 S1) – Commending the James Madison High School Girls' Lacrosse Team

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a House of Delegates resolutions recognizing and commending the James Madison High School girls' lacrosse team for winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 state championship in the 2026 season.

It expresses admiration for the team’s accomplishments, sportsmanship, and contribution to the school and community, and serves as an official message from the House of Delegates to acknowledge their success.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

Declares that the James Madison High School girls' lacrosse team (the Warhawks) is commended for winning the VHSL Class 6 state championship in 2026.

Recites achievements during the season, including:

Winning the Concorde District championship and Region D championship.
Postseason victories over Washington-Liberty, Yorktown, Westfield, and Mountain View.
Defeating Battlefield High School in the state final to secure the title.
Noting that this is the program’s first state championship since 2013.

Attributes success to student-athlete dedication, coaching leadership, sportsmanship, and the balance of athletics with academics.

Acknowledges the positive impact on James Madison High School, the Town of Vienna, and Fairfax County, highlighting values such as excellence, determination, and community spirit.

Who or What Is Affected

The primary beneficiary is the James Madison High School girls' lacrosse team (the Warhawks), including its players and coaching staff.

The recognition may reflect positively on the school and local community institutions in Vienna, Fairfax County, and broader Virginia athletics culture.

No changes to law, funding, or policy are proposed; this is a ceremonial, partisan-free acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Type: Non-binding ceremonial resolution (no fiscal impact or statutory changes proposed).

Introduced: June 18, 2026, during Special Session I.

Status: Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 18, 2026.

Sponsor: Primary patron is Delegate (Patron) Seibold, with Holly Seibold listed as a co-sponsor.

Next steps: As a resolution, if approved by the House of Delegates, the Clerk would prepare a copy for presentation to the team. It does not require enactment into law or affect state statutes.

Notable Details

The resolution emphasizes the team’s systemic impact on community pride and the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

It explicitly notes the program’s return to state championship glory since its last title in 2013.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-paragraph brief for quick briefing notes or a comparison to other Virginia ceremonial resolutions recognizing athletic achievements.