Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR244: Commending Frank Rocco.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 244 Commending Frank Rocco. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, after 20 seasons, Frank Rocco will retire as head coach of the Liberty Christian Academy football team, having grown the team into a perennial powerhouse while serving as a trusted mentor for the student-athletes in his care; and WHEREAS, Frank Rocco led the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs to a 199-35 record during his two stints as head football coach, making him the winningest coach in program history; and WHEREAS, under Frank Rocco's leadership, the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs advanced to the postseason 19 times and won six Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state titles and two Virginia High School League Class 3 state titles; and WHEREAS, over the course of his entire career, including 14 seasons as a coach for public schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and several seasons as offensive coordinator at Liberty University, Frank Rocco amassed a total of 294 wins; and WHEREAS, Frank Rocco helped the members of his teams achieve their fullest potential on the football field, in the classroom, and as community leaders; he excelled at player development, with 85 of his former high school players going on to play college football; and WHEREAS, after being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, Frank Rocco continued to lead …
Sponsors
- Walker, Wendell (R, 52) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR244ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105916D
Common questions
- What is HR244?
- HR244 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Frank Rocco.
- What is the status of HR244?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR244ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR244?
- Walker, Wendell (R, 52).
- Where is the official record for HR244?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR244
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