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HR 2067

Commending the King's Fork High School girls' wrestling team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark

King’s Fork High School girls’ wrestling team is publicly commended for winning VHSL state championships, highlighting Mayo and Gray as solo champions.

Bill text as passed House (HR2067ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2067

Summary of HR 2067 (2026 Special Session I, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

  • HR 2067 is a House of Delegates resolution recognizing and commending the King’s Fork High School girls’ wrestling team for exceptional performance at the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) girls’ wrestling state championship.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal commendation: The resolution states that the King’s Fork High School girls’ wrestling team is publicly commended for their achievements at the VHSL state championship.
  • Specific recognitions:
    • Hayden Mayo (senior) won an individual state championship in the 152-pound weight class.
    • Akaila Gray (sophomore) won an individual state championship in the 235-pound weight class.
  • Historical context:
    • Mayo and Gray are noted as only the second and third individual girls’ state wrestling champions in King’s Fork High School history.
  • Expression of admiration:
    • The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare and present a copy to the team as an expression of the House’s admiration and pride in the team’s achievements.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: King’s Fork High School girls’ wrestling team, its members Hayden Mayo and Akaila Gray, and the King’s Fork community (Suffolk, Virginia).
  • Indirect effects: Public recognition by the Virginia House of Delegates may contribute to school pride, community support for girls’ wrestling, and visibility for the sport in the region.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and presented on April 23, 2026, during Special Session I (Virginia).
  • Action history: The resolution was laid on the Speaker’s table on April 23, 2026, indicating initial introduction and consideration phase.
  • Sponsorship: The bill lists a sponsor (Patron) with a co-sponsor (Nadarius Clark).

Notable Details

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriation.
  • It highlights individual champions and positions the event within the broader context of the growth of girls’ wrestling in the district and state.

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

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