Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR161: Commending the Frank W. Cox High School field hockey team.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 161 Commending the Frank W. Cox High School field hockey team. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026 WHEREAS, the Frank W. Cox High School field hockey team of Virginia Beach won the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship on November 15, 2025, at Independence High School in Ashburn; and WHEREAS, the Cox High School Falcons defeated the First Colonial High School Patriots of Virginia Beach by a score of 2-0 to earn the program's 25th state championship title; and WHEREAS, after narrowly besting the Nansemond River High School Warriors of Suffolk by a score of 2-1 in the state tournament quarterfinal, the Cox Falcons secured shutout victories against both Riverbend High School of Fredericksburg and First Colonial High School to conclude the season in dominant fashion; and WHEREAS, the Cox Falcons' win over local rival First Colonial High School was a redemptive finish for the team after they had fallen to the Patriots two weeks prior in the regional tournament; and WHEREAS, the success of the Cox High School Falcons is the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their families and the …
Sponsors
- Tata, Anne (R, 99) · primary sponsor
- Craig, Christie (R, 19)
- Bill DeSteph (R, 20)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ161ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26103125D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 5, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR161?
- HJR161 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Frank W. Cox High School field hockey team.
- What is the status of HJR161?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ161ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR161?
- Tata, Anne (R, 99), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR161?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR161
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