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SJ 435

Commending the Langley High School girls' volleyball team.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 1 co-sponsor

Senate ceremonial resolution honors Langley High School girls' volleyball team for the 2024 VHSL Class 6 state title, commending players, coaches, and the Langley community.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ435ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 435

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 435 (SJ435ER)

Quick facts

  • Bill type: Senate Joint Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Subject: Commending Langley High School girls’ volleyball team
  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Status: Enrolled; bill text as passed by both chambers (SJ435ER)
  • Patrons: Sen. Boysko; Rep. Sullivan (House patron)
  • Key dates:
    • Introduced: Feb 17, 2025
    • Senate agreed: Feb 19, 2025
    • House agreed: Feb 20, 2025
    • Enrolled: Feb 2025 (final form SJ435ER)

Purpose and intent

SJ435ER is a ceremonial resolution by the General Assembly recognizing and commending the Langley High School girls’ volleyball team for winning the 2024 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 state championship. The resolution expresses admiration for the team’s accomplishments and best wishes for continued success, and directs the Clerk of the Senate to present a copy to the team’s coach.

Key provisions

  • Acknowledges that Langley High School Saxons won the VHSL Class 6 state championship on November 23, 2024, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, defeating Chantilly High School 3–2.
  • Notes that this victory marked the program’s second consecutive state championship and its fourth title since 2013.
  • Highlights a dramatic rally: after trailing 4–8 in the deciding fifth set, Langley mounted a 9–0 run and won the set 15–13.
  • Credits the team’s success to a rigorous preparation regime, including twice-daily practices starting in August and six practices per week during the playoffs.
  • Attributes the team’s achievements to the hard work of student-athletes, leadership from coaches and teachers, and support from families and the Langley High School community.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a commemorative copy for Susan Shifflett, the coach, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes.

Affected parties

  • Langley High School (McLean) girls’ volleyball program, its athletes, coaches, families, and school community.
  • Susan Shifflett (coach) as the designated recipient of the commemorative copy.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • This is a ceremonial resolution with no fiscal impact or policy change.
  • The bill progressed through introduction, chamber approvals (Senate and House by voice vote), and enrollment in February 2025, culminating in SJ435ER.

Impact and significance

  • Provides formal recognition and public visibility for Langley’s volleyball program and its 2024 state championship achievement.
  • Serves as a historical record of the team’s success and the community’s support, with limited to no regulatory or financial implications.

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

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