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HR 2157

Commending the Patrick Henry High School baseball team.

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

The bill formally honors Patrick Henry High School’s baseball team for winning the VHSL Class 1 state title and credits the entire school community.

Bill text as passed House (HR2157ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2157

Summary of HR 2157 (2026S1) – Virginia

Purpose

  • This is a House of Delegates resolution commending the Patrick Henry High School baseball team of Glade Spring, Virginia, for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 1 state championship.

Key Provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends the Patrick Henry High School Rebels baseball team for capturing the VHSL Class 1 state title at Kiwanis Park in Salem on June 13, 2026.
  • Highlights the championship game details:
    • The team defeated Rappahannock High School Raiders (Warsaw) by a score of 4–1.
    • The Rebels had an 11–12 record the previous season and improved to 25–2 in the 2026 season, ending with 19 consecutive victories.
    • In the championship game, Hank Rutherford delivered a two-out, two-run double in the top of the fifth to take the lead.
    • A critical 6–4–3 double play in the fifth inning helped preserve the lead, followed by two insurance runs in the sixth (Aidan Monahan’s home run and Hunter White’s RBI groundout).
    • Pitching performance: Kolby Hicks pitched 6 1/3 innings with five strikeouts, five hits, and one walk; Aidan Monahan secured the save by recording the final two outs.
  • Acknowledges the collective effort:
    • Credits student-athletes, coaches, teachers, and the Patrick Henry High School community for the team’s success.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Type of measure: Non-binding expression of recognition (congratulatory resolution) presented to the team.
  • Formal action: The resolution was presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 19, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Israel O’Quinn (with a co-sponsor designation noted).

Who/What Is Affected

  • The Patrick Henry High School baseball program and its team members.
  • The school community, coaches, and supporters receive formal acknowledgment from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • The bill does not enact policy changes or allocate funds; it serves as ceremonial recognition.

Impact

  • Provides public formal recognition of athletic achievement, which can boost school pride, community support, and visibility for the program.
  • Serves as an official record of the accomplishment within the Commonwealth’s legislative history.

Note: The bill consists of a single commemorative resolution without substantive statutory or financial provisions.

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

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