Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR427: Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 427 Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, the James River High School girls' swim and dive team won the 200-medley relay in the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in Richmond in February 2026; and WHEREAS, the victory marks the first state championship win in swimming for the James River High School Knights, with teammates Riley Persinger, Sarah Lorman, Lydia Jones, and Kim Van Auken sealing the victory in a true team effort; and WHEREAS, the "small but mighty" James River Knights placed in several other events, finishing in an impressive sixth place overall as a team; and WHEREAS, Riley Persinger, Sarah Lorman, Lydia Jones, and Kim Van Auken also placed fifth in the 200 free relay and team members individually placed in numerous events; and WHEREAS, the victory is a tribute to the skill and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of family members, friends, and the entire James River High School community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the James River High School girls' swim and dive team hereby be commended on winning the 200-medley relay in the Virginia …
Sponsors
- Austin, Terry (R, 37) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR427ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109566D
Common questions
- What is HR427?
- HR427 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the James River High School girls' swim and dive team.
- What is the status of HR427?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR427ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR427?
- Austin, Terry (R, 37).
- Where is the official record for HR427?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR427
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