Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2016 — Celebrating the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2016ER)

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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
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    To Executive
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    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.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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In plain language

This resolution honors the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom.

The resolution celebrates and commemorates the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom. It acknowledges her contributions and significance.

Summary

Celebrating the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Senate Resolution No. 2016 honors the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom and includes more details about her contributions to the Alexandria community. Notably, the resolution now emphasizes her role in various civic and political organizations while also removing some specific details about her tenure, like her service on the Alexandria Electoral Board. These changes ensure the resolution remains focused on her legacy and influence in a broader way, celebrating her impact after her passing. This recognition highlights the importance of community leaders and their contributions to society.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200027D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2016 I Offered April 23, 2026 N Celebrating the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom.
2016 + E + Celebrating the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom.
T ————— Patron—Bennett-Parker R ————— O WHEREAS, Susan Bulkley Kellom, an honorable veteran, dedicated civic leader, passionate political activist, and beloved member of the Alexandria community, died on April 11, 2026;
N + + R + + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, Susan Bulkley Kellom, an honorable veteran, dedicated civic leader, passionate political L activist, and beloved member of the Alexandria community, died on April 11, 2026;
and D WHEREAS, born in Philadelphia, Susan Kellom graduated from Gettysburg College before serving her U country for several years as a military police officer in the United States Army, becoming one of the fiCst women to be selected for the military police advanced course;
and WHEREAS, born in Philadelphia, Susan Kellom graduated from Gettysburg College before serving her E country for several years as a military police officer in the United States Army, becoming one of the first D women to be selected for the military police advanced course;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom moved to Alexandria in the early 1980s and soon became an influential E member of the community through her extensive involvement with a number of local civic and political organizations;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom moved to Alexandria in the early 1980s and soon became an influential member of the community through her extensive involvement with a number of local civic and political organizations;
and D WHEREAS, from 1997 to 2013, Susan Kellom was a member of the Alexandria Commission for Women, and she later continued to assist the commission as a member of the board of the Friends of the Alexandria Commission for Women;
and WHEREAS, from 1997 to 2013, Susan Kellom was a member of the Alexandria Commission for Women, and she later continued to assist the commission as a member of the board of the Friends of the Alexandria Commission for Women;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom served on the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission from 1997 to 2003 and on the Alexandria Human Rights Commission for many years, including two terms as chair;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom served on the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission from 1997 to 2003 and S on the Alexandria Human Rights Commission for many years, including two terms as chair;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom served as chair of the Alexandria Democratic Party Committee from 1999 to 2010, and she guided and mentored many candidates and local leaders over the years;
and R WHEREAS, Susan Kellom served as chair of the Alexandria Democratic Party Committee from 1999 to 2 2010, and she guided and mentored many candidates and local leaders over the years;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom was appointed chair of the Alexandria Electoral Board in 2012 and oversaw the city's registrar's office and electoral process with great integrity and professionalism;
and 1 WHEREAS, Susan Kellom was appointed chair of the Alexandria Electoral Board in 2012 and oversaw E R the city's registrar's office and electoral process with great integrity and professionalism;
and R WHEREAS, Susan Kellom drove efforts to establish MetroStage in Alexandria, which has made a 2 meaningful and lasting imprint on the city's cultural scene since its founding;
and WHEREAS, Susan Kellom drove efforts to establish MetroStage in Alexandria, which has made a meaningful and lasting imprint on the city's cultural scene since its founding;
and 0 WHEREAS, preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, Susan Kellom will be fondly remembered and 6 dearly missed by her brother, David;
and WHEREAS, preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, Susan Kellom will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her brother, David;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2016ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200027D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2016 do?
Celebrating the life of Susan Bulkley Kellom.
Who sponsors SR 2016?
SR 2016 is sponsored by Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker.
What is the current status of SR 2016?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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