Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR239: Commending the Skyline High School wrestling 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. 239 Commending the Skyline High School wrestling team. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 6, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, the Skyline High School wrestling team of Warren County won the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship on February 21, 2026, at the Salem Civic Center; and WHEREAS, the Skyline High School Hawks earned 211.5 points to top the runner-up New Kent High School Trojans by 68 points, securing back-to-back state championship titles after accomplishing that feat for the first time in program history last year; and WHEREAS, in addition to the team championship title, the Skyline Hawks saw four of their wrestlers, Dylan Luik, Paden Aleya, Jacob Buffum, and Josiah Sykes, declared individual state champions; and WHEREAS, the Skyline Hawks also benefitted from strong outings by Parker Withers and Tytus Drake, who finished runner-up in their events, and Isaiah Grady and Vinny DiVello, who finished third and fourth, respectively; and WHEREAS, the success of the Skyline Hawks is the result of the teamwork and determination of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their families and the entire Skyline High School community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, …
Sponsors
- Oates, Delores (R, 31) · primary sponsor
- Leftwich, James (R, 90)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
- Ware, R. (R, 72)
- Wiley, Bill (R, 32)
- J.D. Diggs (R, 24)
- French, Timmy (R, 1)
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ239ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108464D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 10, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR239?
- HJR239 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Skyline High School wrestling team.
- What is the status of HJR239?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ239ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR239?
- Oates, Delores (R, 31), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR239?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR239
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