Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2015 — Commending Robert F. Peck.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2015ER)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This resolution commends Robert F. Peck.

The resolution is a formal recognition of Robert F. Peck's contributions or achievements. It is a way for the Senate to acknowledge his impact.

Summary

Commending Robert F. Peck.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to formally commend Robert F. Peck for his contributions as a government and civics educator. The changes include specifying the year of the special session and providing details about Peck's impact on students and his accomplishments with the We the People program. This matters because it highlights the significant role educators like Peck play in fostering civic understanding and engagement among young people, and it recognizes their dedication to shaping future leaders.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200116D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2015 I Offered April 23, 2026 N Commending Robert F.
2015 E + + Commending Robert F.
T ————— Patrons—VanValkenburg, Aird and Bagby R ————— O WHEREAS, Robert F.
N + + R + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, Robert F.
Peck has made a profound and positive impact on countless young people's lives as a government and civics educator at Douglas S.
Peck has made a profound and positive impact on countless young people's lives L as a government and civics educator at Douglas S.
Freeman High School in Henrico County and as the D director of the school's nationally successful We the People program;
Freeman High School in Henrico County and as the director of the school's nationally successful We the People program;
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck teaches AP Government as well as a leadership and ethics seminar at Douglas U C S.
and E WHEREAS, Robert Peck teaches AP Government as well as a leadership and ethics seminar at Douglas D S.
and E WHEREAS, Robert Peck has dedicated his career to giving his students a greater understanding of the democratic process and the institutions and principles of government;
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck has dedicated his career to giving his students a greater understanding of the democratic process and the institutions and principles of government;
and D WHEREAS, since 2011, Robert Peck has utilized the “We the People:
and WHEREAS, since 2011, Robert Peck has utilized the “We the People:
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck's We the People teams have triumphed mightily since the start of the program, winning four state titles and otherwise placing second at state competitions and going on to finish in the top 10 eight times, including once as runner-up, at the national competition in Washington, D.C.;
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck's We the People teams have triumphed mightily since the start of the program, winning four state titles and otherwise placing second at state competitions and going on to finish in the top S R eight times, including once as runner-up, at the national competition in Washington, D.C.;
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck has been a steadfast and devoted mentor to his students, many of whom have been inspired by his courses to go on to work at the General Assembly and the United States Capitol;
and 2 WHEREAS, Robert Peck has been a steadfast and devoted mentor to his students, many of whom have 1 been inspired by his courses to go on to work at the General Assembly and the United States Capitol;
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck has been recognized twice with the R.E.B.
and E WHEREAS, Robert Peck has been recognized twice with the R.E.B.
Award for Teaching Excellence from S the Community Foundation of Richmond and by being named the John Marshall Foundation Educator of the R 24 Year, the Virginia Civics Teacher of the Year, a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher, the Coca-Cola National 1 Teacher of the Year, and the 2006 Henrico County Public Schools Gilman Teacher of the Year;
Award for Teaching Excellence from R the Community Foundation of Richmond and by being named the John Marshall Foundation Educator of the Year, the Virginia Civics Teacher of the Year, a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher, the Coca-Cola National Teacher of the Year, and the 2006 Henrico County Public Schools Gilman Teacher of the Year;
and 5 WHEREAS, Robert Peck will conclude his term as the coach and leader of the Douglas S.
and WHEREAS, Robert Peck will conclude his term as the coach and leader of the Douglas S.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2015ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200116D

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Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2015 do?
Commending Robert F. Peck.
Who sponsors SR 2015?
SR 2015 is sponsored by Lamont Bagby, Lashrecse D. Aird, and Schuyler T. VanValkenburg.
What is the current status of SR 2015?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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