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

HR 2160 — Commending Vonda K. Chappell.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2160ER)

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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 19, 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

The bill commends Vonda K. Chappell for her achievements.

This bill is a formal recognition of Vonda K. Chappell's contributions. It serves to honor her accomplishments publicly.

Summary

Commending Vonda K. Chappell.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Resolution 2160 recognizes Vonda K. Chappell as the 2026 First Citizen of Chesapeake with a formal commendation. This version adds some details about her achievements and contributions to the community, highlighting her roles in education, law, and charitable initiatives. This matters because it formally honors her extensive service and impact in the Chesapeake area, celebrating her as a role model for civic engagement and leadership.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200196D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + ENROLLED + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2160 I Offered June 19, 2026 N Commending Vonda K.
2160 E + + N +ommending Vonda K.
T ————— Patron—Leftwich R ————— O WHEREAS, Vonda K.
+ + R + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, Vonda K.
Chappell, a distinguished attorney, civic leader, and community advocate, who has greatly served many families, organizations, and businesses of Chesapeake over the past 30 years, was D selected as the 2026 First Citizen of Chesapeake;
Chappell, a distinguished attorney, civic leader, and community advocate, who has L greatly served many families, organizations, and businesses of Chesapeake over the past 30 years, was E selected as the 2026 First Citizen of Chesapeake;
and WHEREAS, after graduating from Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Vonda Chappell earned U C degrees from Old Dominion University and Regent University School of Law, where she was editor of the Regent University Law Review;
and WHEREAS, after graduating from Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Vonda Chappell earned D degrees from Old Dominion University and Regent University School of Law, where she was editor of the Regent University Law Review;
and E WHEREAS, Vonda Chappell has been an attorney with Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., since 2001 and is a managing member of the firm's Chesapeake office and chair of its membership development committee;
and WHEREAS, Vonda Chappell has been an attorney with Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., since 2001 and is a managing member of the firm's Chesapeake office and chair of its membership development committee;
she D has received several consecutive Best Lawyers in America accolades in recognition of her efforts on behalf of her clients;
she has received several consecutive Best Lawyers in America accolades in recognition of her efforts on behalf of her clients;
and WHEREAS, Vonda Chappell has given generously of her time to support a number of charitable initiatives benefiting Chesapeake, including as co-chair of the Chesapeake First Citizen Banquet Planning Committee since 2010, as a volunteer for the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade, and as a member of the executive committee for the Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival;
H and R WHEREAS, Vonda Chappell has given generously of her time to support a number of charitable 2 initiatives benefiting Chesapeake, including as co-chair of the Chesapeake First Citizen Banquet Planning 0 Committee since 2010, as a volunteer for the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade, and as a member of the E executive committee for the Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival;
and H WHEREAS, Vonda Chappell has promoted economic growth and prosperity in Chesapeake through her R 24 service with the Chesapeake Economic Development Authority, the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority, 6 TowneBank's Chesapeake Board, the Chesapeake Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber, and the 0 Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Authority, and has also made an impact through her involvement with a variety of professional and community organizations throughout Hampton Roads;
and R WHEREAS, Vonda Chappell has promoted economic growth and prosperity in Chesapeake through her service with the Chesapeake Economic Development Authority, the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority, TowneBank's Chesapeake Board, the Chesapeake Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber, and the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Authority, and has also made an impact through her involvement with a variety of professional and community organizations throughout Hampton Roads;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for 35 presentation to Vonda K.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Vonda K.
Chappell as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her 36 contributions to Chesapeake and the Commonwealth.
Chappell as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to Chesapeake and the Commonwealth.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2160ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200196D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2160 do?
Commending Vonda K. Chappell.
Who sponsors HR 2160?
HR 2160 is sponsored by James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
What is the current status of HR 2160?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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