Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2039: Commending the Lebanon High School speech team.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2039 Commending the Lebanon High School speech team. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, the Lebanon High School speech team won the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship at Salem High School on March 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Lebanon High School Pioneers had all 14 of its entrants in the state tournament medal in their events, a historic achievement that secured the program's fifth consecutive state championship title; and WHEREAS, the Lebanon Pioneers saw Alexis Potts, Brock Keen, and Chloee Dillon claim individual state champion titles in prose, impromptu speaking, and serious dramatic interpretation, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Lebanon Pioneers also benefited from the efforts of Kali Saltz, Landon Owens, Sara Griffith, Ali Beck, Ethan Powers, Autumn Brickman, and Lilly Garrett, who finished runner-up in their events, as well the performances of Abby Amos, Olivia Sizemore, Lily Webster, and Mercedes Raguz, who placed third in their events; and WHEREAS, the Lebanon Pioneers were consistent throughout the season, winning their regional and super-regional competitions on the way to the state championship title; and WHEREAS, the success of the Lebanon Pioneers is the result of the talent and dedication of its members, the leadership and guidance of their coach and teachers, and the unwavering support of their …
Sponsors
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2039ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200062D
Common questions
- What is HR2039?
- HR2039 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Lebanon High School speech team.
- What is the status of HR2039?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2039ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2039?
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44).
- Where is the official record for HR2039?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2039
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.