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HR 2039

Commending the Lebanon High School speech team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Israel O'Quinn

The bill formally commends Lebanon High School's Pioneers speech team for winning the 2026 VHSL Class 2 state championship.

Bill text as passed House (HR2039ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2039

Summary: HR 2039, 2026 Special Session I (Virginia)

Title

Commending the Lebanon High School speech team.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize and commend the Lebanon High School speech team (Lebanon Pioneers) for winning the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in 2026.
  • Express admiration for the team’s achievement, celebrate their season-long success, and extend best wishes for the program’s continued future.

Key Provisions

  • The House of Delegates commends the Lebanon High School speech team for winning the 2026 VHSL Class 2 state championship, held at Salem High School on March 28, 2026.
  • The resolution notes:
    • All 14 entrants in the state tournament earned medals.
    • The team secured the program’s fifth consecutive state championship title.
    • Individual state champions: Alexis Potts (Prose), Brock Keen (Impromptu Speaking), Chloee Dillon (Serious Dramatic Interpretation).
    • Runners-up: Kali Saltz, Landon Owens, Sara Griffith, Ali Beck, Ethan Powers, Autumn Brickman, Lilly Garrett.
    • Third-place finishers: Abby Amos, Olivia Sizemore, Lily Webster, Mercedes Raguz.
    • The team’s season included regional and super-regional victories en route to the state championship.
    • Acknowledgement of the team’s leadership, coaching, and support from families and the Lebanon High School community.
  • The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Sarah Stoots, the head coach.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Lebanon High School speech team (Lebanon Pioneers) and their coach, Sarah Stoots.
  • Secondary: Lebanon High School community, families, and supporters.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Session: 2026 Special Session I (Virginia)
  • Prefiled: April 22, 2026
  • Offered: April 23, 2026
  • Status: Engrossed by House and agreed to by voice vote on April 23, 2026
  • Sponsor: Representative (Co-sponsor) Israel O’Quinn

Impact

  • Provides formal, ceremonial recognition from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • Possible positive visibility and recognition for the Lebanon High School speech program within the state.
  • No fiscal or regulatory changes; purely symbolic commendation.

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

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