Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HR 2089 — Commending the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2089ER)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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  • Passed House of Delegates

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  • 1 sponsor

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In plain language

This bill commends the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team.

The bill honors the achievements of the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team. It recognizes their hard work and success in sports.

Summary

Commending the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill now recognizes the achievements of the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team formally. It highlights their victory in the Region 3A championship and the contributions of individual players and their coach, emphasizing the community's support. This change matters because it not only honors the team's accomplishments but also showcases the importance of youth sports in fostering teamwork and pride within the community.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200146D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + + ENROLLED + + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2089 I Offered June 13, 2026 N Commending the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team.
2089 E + + N +ommending the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team.
T ————— Patron—Dougherty R ————— O WHEREAS, the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team won the Virginia High School League Region 3A championship on February 27, 2026;
+ + R + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team won the Virginia High School League L Region 3A championship on February 27, 2026;
and D WHEREAS, the Hopewell High School Blue Devils defeated the Lake Taylor High School Titans of U Norfolk by a score of 53–44 to secure the regional championship title;
and WHEREAS, the Hopewell High School Blue Devils defeated the Lake Taylor High School Titans of E Norfolk by a score of 53–44 to secure the regional championship title;
and C WHEREAS, the Hopewell High School Blue Devils were led throughout the season by April Winfield, who was named Virginia High School League (VHSL) Region 3A Player of the Year and selected for the E Richmond All-Metro Girls Basketball Team, and Makenzie Preston, who was named to the VHSL Region 3A First Team and earned honorable mention for the Richmond All-Metro Girls Basketball Team;
and D WHEREAS, the Hopewell High School Blue Devils were led throughout the season by April Winfield, who was named Virginia High School League (VHSL) Region 3A Player of the Year and selected for the Richmond All-Metro Girls Basketball Team, and Makenzie Preston, who was named to the VHSL Region 3A First Team and earned honorable mention for the Richmond All-Metro Girls Basketball Team;
and D WHEREAS, the Hopewell Blue Devils were guided to greatness under the leadership of their coach, Jackie Edmonds, whose efforts were recognized with VHSL Region 3A Coach of the Year honors;
and WHEREAS, the Hopewell Blue Devils were guided to greatness under the leadership of their coach, Jackie Edmonds, whose efforts were recognized with VHSL Region 3A Coach of the Year honors;
and WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Hopewell High School Blue Devils are the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their families and the entire Hopewell High School community;
and H WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Hopewell High School Blue Devils are the result of the hard R work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and 2 the unwavering support of their families and the entire Hopewell High School community;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team hereby be H commended for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League Region 3A championship;
now, therefore, be 8 it E RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team hereby be R commended for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League Region 3A championship;
and, be it 2 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for 0 presentation to Jackie Edmonds, coach of the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team, as an expression9 of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for the program's continued success.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jackie Edmonds, coach of the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for the program's continued success.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2089ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200146D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2089 do?
Commending the Hopewell High School girls' basketball team.
Who sponsors HR 2089?
HR 2089 is sponsored by Lindsey Dougherty.
What is the current status of HR 2089?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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