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

HR 2020 — Commending Erica Whitfield.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2020ER)

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

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced April 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Commending Erica Whitfield.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Resolution 2020 officially commends Erica Whitfield for being named Windsor Woods Elementary School's Teacher of the Year in 2026. The updated version streamlined the introduction and removed the initial prefatory lines, simplifying the resolution's presentation. This change matters because it enhances clarity and focuses purely on recognizing Ms. Whitfield's contributions and impact as an educator, celebrating her dedication in a more concise manner.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200036D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + ENROLLED + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2020 I N Offered April 23, 2026 Prefiled April 22, 2026 T Commending Erica Whitfield.
2020 E + + Commending Erica Whitfield.
————— R Patron—Feggans ————— O D WHEREAS, Erica Whitfield, an esteemed teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named Windsor Woods Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for 2026;
N + + R + + O Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 L WHEREAS, Erica Whitfield, an esteemed teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named L Windsor Woods Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for 2026;
and U WHEREAS, Erica Whitfield works tirelessly to create a learning environment that supports her students' needs and enables them to thrive;
and E WHEREAS, Erica Whitfield works tirelessly to create a learning environment that supports her students' needs and enables them to thrive;
and C WHEREAS, with steadfast dedication to her students' well-being, Erica Whitfield devotes time to E recognizing and addressing the issues impacting her students, building their trust and improving their D educational outcomes;
and D WHEREAS, with steadfast dedication to her students' well-being, Erica Whitfield devotes time to recognizing and addressing the issues impacting her students, building their trust and improving their educational outcomes;
and WHEREAS, with great compassion and a desire to help others, Erica Whitfield has embodied the ideals of the education profession, helping to make Virginia Beach a more wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family;
and WHEREAS, with great compassion and a desire to help others, Erica Whitfield has embodied the ideals of the education profession, helping to make Virginia Beach a more wonderful place to live, work, and raise a H family;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Erica Whitfield hereby be commended for being named the 2026 Windsor Woods Elementary School Teacher of the Year;
now, therefore, be it R RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Erica Whitfield hereby be commended for being named the 2 Windsor Woods Elementary School Teacher of the Year;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for H presentation to Erica Whitfield as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributionsR to the growth and development of young people in the Commonwealth.
and, be it 2 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for E presentation to Erica Whitfield as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions R to the growth and development of young people in the Commonwealth.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2020ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200036D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2020 do?
Commending Erica Whitfield.
Who sponsors HR 2020?
HR 2020 is sponsored by Michael B. Feggans.
What is the current status of HR 2020?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced April 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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