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SJ 262 — Commending the Freedom High School football team.
Last action — Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ262ER)
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
29 added · 36 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended bill SJ 262 now includes additional acknowledgment of the achievements of the Freedom High School football team. Notably, it emphasizes that this was the first state title in the school's history and highlights the outstanding individual performances of key players. This recognition matters as it celebrates the hard work and dedication of the team and the larger community's support, fostering pride and encouragement for future student-athletes.
SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23103546D I SENATE JOfferedJOINT JanuaryRESOLUTION 13,NO. 2023 N Commending the Freedom High School football team.
––––––––––262 TE Patrons––McPike;Commending the Freedom High School football team.
Delegate:N R Agreed to by the Senate, January 19, 2023 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 23, 2023 O WHEREAS, capping off an undefeated season, the Freedom High School football team of L Woodbridge secured the school's first ever state title with a victory in the Virginia High School LeagLe ClaWHEREAS, the Freedom High School Eagles defeated the James Madison High School Warhawks E by a score of 48-14 to take the state crown, becoming the first Prince William County school to win a state football final in more than a decade and the first Prince William County football team to finishD undWHEREAS, the Freedom Eagles dominated the game from the start, scoring on their first three possessions to build an insurmountable lead;
Mundonand King R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, cappingsophomore offrunning anback undefeatedJeffrey season,Overton, theJr., Freedomracked Highup School212 footballyards teamand ofthree Woodbridgerushing securedyards, the school'smost first ever state title with a victory in the Virginia High SchoDl League ClaWHEREAS, the Freedom High School Eagles defeated the James Madison High School Warhawks U by a score of 48-14 to take the state crown, becoming the first Prince William County school tohistory; win a state football final in more than a decade and the first Prince William County football team to finish undefeated since 2006;
andands; E WHEREAS, the Freedom Eagles dominated the game from the start, scoring on their first three possessions to build an insurmountable lead;
he finished the season with an incredible 2,599 total WHEREAS, junior quarterback Tristan Evans completed 14 of 20 passing attempts for 155 yards and DS two touchdowns onand 23finished carriesthe season as the state record holder for the Freedommost Eagles;touchdown passes in a 2 single season with 61 touchdowns;
he finishedwas also named 2022 MaxPreps Virginia High School Football E PlaWHEREAS, the seasonFreedom withEagles' andefense incredibleand 2,599special totalteams rushingconsistently yards,scored on returns and R turnovers throughout the mostseason, first-year starter Isaiah Harper added another score in schoolthe history;state final when he returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown;
and WHEREAS,which junior quarterback Tristan Evans completed 14 of 20 passing attempts for 155 yards and two touchdowns and finished the seasonFreedom asEagles theset a state single-season record holder for thetotal mostpoints touchdown passes in a single season with 61952; touchdowns;
heandson wasin alsoWHEREAS, namedthe 2022record-breaking MaxPrepsseason Virginiais a tribute to the skill and resilience of all the student-athletes, the leadership and dedication of the coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entRESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Freedom High School Footballfootball Playerteam of Woodbridge on winning the Year;Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship;
andand, turnoversbe throughoutit presentation to Darryl Overton, head coach of the season,Freedom first-yearHigh starterSchool Isaiahfootball Harperteam, addedas anotheran scoreexpression inof the stateGeneral finalAssembly's whenadmiration hefor returnedthe anteam's interceptionachievements 68and yardsbest wishes for athe touchdown;future.
and 2 WHEREAS, the state championship victory was the crowning moment of a perfect 15-0 season in which the Freedom Eagles set a state single-season record for total points with 952;
and WHEREAS, the record-breaking season is a tribute to the skill and resilience of all the student-athletes, the leadership and dedication of the coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entRESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Freedom High School football team of Woodbridge on winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 34 presentation to Darryl Overton, head coach of the Freedom High School football team, as an expression 35 of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.
Action History
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Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ262ER)
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Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Engrossed by Senate
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Laid on Clerk's Desk
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Presented 23103546D
Sponsors
- Jeremy S. McPike · Primary
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- SJ 262 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike.
- What is the current status of SJ 262?
- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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