Commending the Rappahannock High School baseball team.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Hillary Pugh Kent and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial resolution commends Rappahannock High School Raiders for winning the VHSL Class 1 state baseball title in 2024, honoring players, coaches, and supporters.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ256ER)

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 256 (SJ256ER) — Commending the Rappahannock High School Baseball Team

Purpose

SJ256ER is a ceremonial resolution in the Virginia General Assembly recognizing and commending the Rappahannock High School Raiders baseball team for winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 1 state championship in 2024. The measure expresses admiration for the team’s achievement and extends best wishes for the future. It is a non-binding, symbolic gesture rather than a substantive law.

Key Provisions

Declares that Rappahannock High School won the VHSL Class 1 state championship in June 2024.

Recites a brief game summary: Rappahannock defeated Chilhowie High School 6–5; three runs in the fourth inning, a 5–2 lead in the seventh, and a game-clinching hit by Ethan White in the bottom of the seventh.

Acknowledges the hard work and determination of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the Rappahannock High School community.

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to James Bieger, head coach, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes.

Affected Parties

Primary: Rappahannock High School baseball team (student-athletes, coaches, and staff).

Community and supporters associated with Rappahannock High School.

James Bieger, head coach, who would receive a copy of the resolution.

Procedural History and Timeline

Prefiled: January 7, 2025 (25100033D)

Introduced: January 8, 2025 (Senate) with Patron Stuart; Delegate Kent associated for House action

Engrossed: January 16, 2025

Agreed to by Senate: January 16, 2025 (voice vote)

Received by House: January 17, 2025; laid on Speaker’s table the same day

Agreed to by House: January 20, 2025 (voice vote)

Enrolled: January 20, 2025

Final enrolled form: SJ256ER (as passed by both chambers)

Legislative Impact

Fiscal impact: None. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new programs, authorize spending, or change laws.

Policy impact: Purely an official recognition; may be used to highlight school athletics and community achievement but does not alter governance or procedures.

Practical Takeaway

SJ256ER serves to publicly honor the Rappahannock High School baseball team for their 2024 state championship and to celebrate the contributions of players, coaches, and supporters within the school and broader community.