Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2041 — Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2041ER)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

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  • Passed Senate

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill celebrates the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.

This legislation honors the contributions and life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr. It serves as a recognition of his impact and legacy.

Summary

Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Senate Resolution No. 2041 officially designate it as "ENROLLED" instead of "INTRODUCED," indicating that it has completed the legislative process and is now formally recognized. The resolution celebrates the life and contributions of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr., who passed away on May 31, 2026, highlighting his impact as an educator and community member in Nelson County. This recognition matters as it honors Barton's influence on students and the community, promoting a legacy of learning and engagement in history.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200239D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2041 I Offered June 17, 2026 N Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.
2041 E + + Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.
T ————— Patron—Deeds R ————— O WHEREAS, Robert Gordon Barton, Jr., a passionate coach and educator in Nelson County and a supportive husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on May 31, 2026;
N + + R + Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, Robert Gordon Barton, Jr., a passionate coach and educator in Nelson County and a L supportive husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on May 31, 2026;
and D WHEREAS, Robert Barton, affectionately known by family and friends as “Skip” or “Bip,” grew up in New Jersey and was a star basketball player in high school;
and E WHEREAS, Robert Barton, affectionately known by family and friends as “Skip” or “Bip,” grew up in New Jersey and was a star basketball player in high school;
he continued his education at Colgate University, C then transferred to Bloomfield College, where he was recognized as an all-conference defensive player in basketball;
he continued his education at Colgate University, D then transferred to Bloomfield College, where he was recognized as an all-conference defensive player in basketball;
and E WHEREAS, after one year, Robert Barton returned to Colgate University and cultivated a lifelong love of reading, learning, and debate, all of which influenced his decision to pursue a career in education;
and WHEREAS, after one year, Robert Barton returned to Colgate University and cultivated a lifelong love of reading, learning, and debate, all of which influenced his decision to pursue a career in education;
and D WHEREAS, in 1979, Robert Barton settled in Nelson County with his young family and became deeply involved in community life for the next 47 years;
and WHEREAS, in 1979, Robert Barton settled in Nelson County with his young family and became deeply involved in community life for the next 47 years;
the course began with the civil rights movement and worked backwards toward slavery, challenging generations of students to not only engage critically with the nation's history, but find ways to learn from one another and forge relationships built on mutual respect;
the course began with the civil S rights movement and worked backwards toward slavery, challenging generations of students to not only R engage critically with the nation's history, but find ways to learn from one another and forge relationships 2 built on mutual respect;
and WHEREAS, Robert Barton also coached Nelson County High School's basketball and baseball teams;
and 4 WHEREAS, Robert Barton also coached Nelson County High School's basketball and baseball teams;
he led the 1982 baseball team, which finished as runner-up in the state championship, and was subsequently S inducted into the Nelson County High School Athletics Hall of Fame;
he 1 E led the 1982 baseball team, which finished as runner-up in the state championship, and was subsequently R inducted into the Nelson County High School Athletics Hall of Fame;
and R 24 WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to the community, Robert Barton ran for a seat on the 4 Nelson County Board of Supervisors and represented the South District for one term beginning in 2020;
and WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to the community, Robert Barton ran for a seat on the Nelson County Board of Supervisors and represented the South District for one term beginning in 2020;
and 1 WHEREAS, Robert Barton's greatest joy in life was his beloved family;
and WHEREAS, Robert Barton's greatest joy in life was his beloved family;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to 35 the family of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2041ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200239D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2041 do?
Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.
Who sponsors SR 2041?
SR 2041 is sponsored by R. Creigh Deeds.
What is the current status of SR 2041?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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