Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2082 — Commending Shay Triepel.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2082ER)

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 26, 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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  • 1 sponsor

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In plain language

The bill commends Shay Triepel.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Shay Triepel for their contributions. It highlights achievements that warrant such recognition.

Summary

Commending Shay Triepel.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Resolution No. 2082 now officially recognizes Shay Triepel for her exceptional achievements in rowing, including her multiple gold medal wins. The key change includes a specific mention of her training with the Coastal Virginia Community Rowing program, highlighting the challenges of operating without funding and limited resources. This recognition matters because it not only celebrates Shay's individual success but also brings attention to the importance of community support for youth sports programs.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200330D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2082 I Offered June 26, 2026 N Commending Shay Triepel.
2082 + E + Commending Shay Triepel.
T ————— Patron—DeSteph R ————— O WHEREAS, Shay Triepel, a junior at Frank W.
N + + R + + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 2026 L WHEREAS, Shay Triepel, a junior at Frank W.
Cox High School in Virginia Beach, achieved historic and unprecedented success in the spring of 2026, winning multiple gold medals at regional, state, and national D rowing competitions over the course of seven weeks;
Cox High School in Virginia Beach, achieved historic and L unprecedented success in the spring of 2026, winning multiple gold medals at regional, state, and national rowing competitions over the course of seven weeks;
and U WHEREAS, competing in the highly demanding single scull, Shay Triepel earned gold medals at the C Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) regional championship, the VASRA state championship, the 99th Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the Scholastic Rowing Association of America Scholastic National E Championship Regatta, and the USRowing Youth National Championships;
and E WHEREAS, competing in the highly demanding single scull, Shay Triepel earned gold medals at the D Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) regional championship, the VASRA state championship, the 99th Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the Scholastic Rowing Association of America Scholastic National Championship Regatta, and the USRowing Youth National Championships;
and WHEREAS, Shay Triepel capped off her competitive season by winning the World Rowing U-19 World D Championship Trials, earning a chance to represent Team USA at the World Rowing U-19 Championships in August 2026;
and WHEREAS, Shay Triepel capped off her competitive season by winning the World Rowing U-19 World Championship Trials, earning a chance to represent Team USA at the World Rowing U-19 Championships in August 2026;
and WHEREAS, Shay Triepel's historic accomplishments are even more extraordinary given that she trains with Coastal Virginia Community Rowing, a non-funded community program that operates with volunteer coaches, limited resources, and restricted access to water venues;
and S WHEREAS, Shay Triepel's historic accomplishments are even more extraordinary given that she trains R with Coastal Virginia Community Rowing, a non-funded community program that operates with volunteer 2 coaches, limited resources, and restricted access to water venues;
and WHEREAS, outside of her achievements as a rower, Shay Triepel excels in academics, maintaining a high grade point average with a rigorous course load of nine advanced placement classes, and has been R selected as a member of the National Honor Society;
and 8 WHEREAS, outside of her achievements as a rower, Shay Triepel excels in academics, maintaining a E R high grade point average with a rigorous course load of nine advanced placement classes, and has been selected as a member of the National Honor Society;
and 2 WHEREAS, as one of the top rowing prospects in the nation, Shay Triepel was recruited by multiple state 0 universities in the Commonwealth and other prestigious institutions around the country, including Ivy Leagu2 schools;
and WHEREAS, as one of the top rowing prospects in the nation, Shay Triepel was recruited by multiple state universities in the Commonwealth and other prestigious institutions around the country, including Ivy League schools;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2082ER)

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

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200330D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2082 do?
Commending Shay Triepel.
Who sponsors SR 2082?
SR 2082 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph.
What is the current status of SR 2082?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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