2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 182
Commending the Fairfax Stars basketball program.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, the Fairfax Stars basketball program was founded in 1996 to provide an additional opportunity for boys and girls to participate in Amateur Athletic Union travel basketball while emphasizing community values, mentorship, and opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the Fairfax Stars began competing at the local, regional, and national levels of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball in 1997 and have since earned a reputation for excellence in player development and competitive achievement; and
WHEREAS, the Fairfax Stars operate as a community-based, volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization headquartered in Fairfax County; and
WHEREAS, student-athletes from across the Commonwealth, including Hampton, Richmond, Winchester, Fredericksburg, and Northern Virginia, have competed with the Fairfax Stars and achieved success both on and off the court; and
WHEREAS, the Fairfax Stars provide year-round programming in a safe, organized, and supervised environment, including regular seasons, summer leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, training, and charitable initiatives such as the annual THINK PINK girls' tournament promoting breast cancer awareness and research; and
WHEREAS, the Fairfax Stars have established a national record of excellence, including eight AAU Girls National Championships and five additional national championships, while continuing to teach and mentor young student-athletes in the skills, discipline, and teamwork necessary for success; and