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VA HJR174

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

C.E. Hayes

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) on its 55th anniversary of intercollegiate competition during the 2025-2026 academic year
  • MEAC was founded in 1970 by seven historically Black colleges and universities, became an NCAA Division I conference on June 8, 1980, and is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia
  • Current membership includes eight HBCUs: Coppin State, Delaware State, Howard, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central, and South Carolina State
  • Conference supports Division I competition in 11 sports including football, basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, cross country, track and field, and women's bowling
  • Sonja Stills serves as current commissioner and is the first female commissioner in MEAC history

Legislative Description

Commending the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Last Action

Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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