Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR294: Commending the Lightridge High School Marching Storm.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 294 Commending the Lightridge High School Marching Storm. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the Lightridge High School Marching Storm band of Loudoun County was formally invited to perform in the London Parade, the annual New Year's Day celebration in London, England, on January 1, 2027; and WHEREAS, Lightridge Marching Storm will be one of the few marching bands from the United States to have the distinct honor of performing in next year's London Parade, where they will appear alongside thousands of other performers from around the globe; and WHEREAS, as part of the London Parade, a cherished spectacle that is one of the biggest New Year's Day events in the world, the Lightridge Marching Storm will appear before more than a half million spectators and hundreds of millions of television viewers worldwide; and WHEREAS, in the five years since Lightridge High School opened, the Lightridge Marching Storm has been named a Bands of America regional finalist three times and also notably performed in Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade to honor the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World; and WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Lightridge Marching Storm are the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-musicians, the leadership and guidance of their director and teachers, …
Sponsors
- John McAuliff (D, 30) · primary sponsor
- David Reid (D, 28)
- JJ Singh (D, 26)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR294ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108746D
Common questions
- What is HR294?
- HR294 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Lightridge High School Marching Storm.
- What is the status of HR294?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR294ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR294?
- John McAuliff (D, 30), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR294?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR294
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