2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 249
Commending Bill Liedtke.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Bill Liedtke, commissioner of the Herndon Swim League, has made enduring contributions to youth athletics in Herndon through his extraordinary service and community leadership; and
WHEREAS, Bill Liedtke was one of the Herndon Swim League's founding members in 1983 and is notably the only founding member still actively serving the league today; and
WHEREAS, Bill Liedtke has seen the Herndon Swim League grow from six teams to nine teams while fostering a love for swimming and community spirit among hundreds of families each year; and
WHEREAS, throughout his decades of involvement in the Herndon Swim League, Bill Liedtke has served as a mentor, a steward of the league's history, and a tireless advocate for the values that make youth sports meaningful; and
WHEREAS, from maintaining league records and officiating meets to providing guidance to team representatives and coaches, Bill Liedtke's dedication has left an indelible mark on generations of swimmers and their families; and