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

HR 2138 — Commending Kay Dunkley, Ed.D.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2138ER)

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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 18, 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

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

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In plain language

The bill commends Kay Dunkley, Ed.D. for her contributions.

This bill officially recognizes and commends Kay Dunkley, Ed.D. for her achievements. It is a formal expression of appreciation from the House.

Summary

Commending Kay Dunkley, Ed.D.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 47 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Resolution 2138 now officially recognizes Kay Dunkley, Ed.D., for her contributions before her retirement in January 2027. The changes clarify her achievements and the impact of her leadership at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, emphasizing the success of student programs under her tenure. This matters because it honors her role in supporting educational and employment opportunities in the Roanoke community, reinforcing the importance of strong leadership in educational institutions.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200200D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2138 I Offered June 18, 2026 N Commending Kay Dunkley, Ed.D.
2138 E + + Commending Kay Dunkley, Ed.D.
T ————— Patrons—Rasoul, Austin and McNamara R ————— O WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley, Ed.D., executive director of the Roanoke Higher Education Center, who has devoted herself to expanding educational and employment opportunities for the Roanoke community, will D retire on January 1, 2027;
N + + R + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley, Ed.D., executive director of the Roanoke Higher Education Center, who has L devoted herself to expanding educational and employment opportunities for the Roanoke community, will E retire on January 1, 2027;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Radford University and a U C doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), and she previously served in various senior leadership positions at Virginia Tech and the Virginia Community College System and wiEh two public school divisions;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Radford University and a D doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), and she previously served in various senior leadership positions at Virginia Tech and the Virginia Community College System and with two public school divisions;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley has served for the past 10 years as the executive director of the Roanoke D Higher Education Center (RHEC), overseeing an institution that brings 11 member institutions and five partner institutions together to offer quality undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses to Roanoke's students;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley has served for the past 10 years as the executive director of the Roanoke Higher Education Center (RHEC), overseeing an institution that brings 11 member institutions and five partner institutions together to offer quality undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses to Roanoke's students;
and WHEREAS, an average of 800 to 900 students completed RHEC programs annually during Kay Dunkley's tenure, entering the workforce with the skills and training needed to become thriving and productive members of the community;
and WHEREAS, an average of 800 to 900 students completed RHEC programs annually during Kay H Dunkley's tenure, entering the workforce with the skills and training needed to become thriving and R productive members of the community;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley has worked closely with board members, staff, educational partners, and community leaders to ensure the RHEC's success in pursuit of its mission;
and 2 WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley has worked closely with board members, staff, educational partners, and 3 community leaders to ensure the RHEC's success in pursuit of its mission;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley's achievements with the RHEC include establishing the Central Walkway on H RHEC's campus to honor the history and legacy of the Gainsboro community and invigorating the RHEC R 24 Foundation by recruiting new board members, hiring a coordinator of philanthropy, and creating new 3 fundraising opportunities;
and 8 E WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley's achievements with the RHEC include establishing the Central Walkway on R RHEC's campus to honor the history and legacy of the Gainsboro community and invigorating the RHEC Foundation by recruiting new board members, hiring a coordinator of philanthropy, and creating new fundraising opportunities;
and 8 WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley has been an effective advocate for the RHEC at the General Assembly, securing support for meaningful services and capital projects, and has elevated the institution's visibility across the region through her promotion and outreach;
and WHEREAS, Kay Dunkley has been an effective advocate for the RHEC at the General Assembly, securing support for meaningful services and capital projects, and has elevated the institution's visibility across the region through her promotion and outreach;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kay Dunkley, Ed.D., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her 35 contributions to Roanoke and the Commonwealth and best wishes upon her retirement.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kay Dunkley, Ed.D., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to Roanoke and the Commonwealth and best wishes upon her retirement.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2138ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200200D

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What does HR 2138 do?
Commending Kay Dunkley, Ed.D.
Who sponsors HR 2138?
HR 2138 is sponsored by Joseph P. McNamara, Terry L. Austin, and Sam Rasoul.
What is the current status of HR 2138?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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