Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2064 — Commending Rita Forrester.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2064ER)

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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 June 18, 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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Odds of enactment

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  • 1 sponsor

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In plain language

The bill commends Rita Forrester for her contributions.

This bill recognizes and commends Rita Forrester for her significant contributions. It serves to honor her efforts publicly.

Summary

Commending Rita Forrester.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Senate Resolution No. 2064 removed introductory elements and clarified that the bill is a commendation for Rita Forrester, who recently retired as executive director of the Carter Family Fold. This change streamlines the resolution while maintaining its focus on honoring her contributions to promoting traditional American country music. By emphasizing her achievements, the resolution highlights the cultural importance of the Carter Family and the legacy of country music in America.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200220D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + ENROLLED + + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2064 I Offered June 18, 2026 N Commending Rita Forrester.
2064 E + + N +ommending Rita Forrester.
T ————— Patron—Pillion R ————— O WHEREAS, after two decades of distinguished leadership, Rita Forrester retired as executive director of the Carter Family Fold, a music venue that honors the legacy of the Carter Family and promotes traditional D American country music;
+ + R + Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, after two decades of distinguished leadership, Rita Forrester retired as executive director of L the Carter Family Fold, a music venue that honors the legacy of the Carter Family and promotes traditional E American country music;
and WHEREAS, beginning in 1927, the Carter Family, made up of A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter, changed U C American music history and laid the roots for modern country music;
and WHEREAS, beginning in 1927, the Carter Family, made up of A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter, changed D American music history and laid the roots for modern country music;
from their first recordings during what Johnny Cash referred to as the “Big Bang of Country Music,” they introduced hundreds of well-known songs, E including “Wildwood Flower,” “Keep on the Sunny Side,” “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” and “The Wabash Cannonball”;
from their first recordings during what Johnny Cash referred to as the “Big Bang of Country Music,” they introduced hundreds of well-known songs, including “Wildwood Flower,” “Keep on the Sunny Side,” “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” and “The Wabash Cannonball”;
and D WHEREAS, Janette Carter, daughter of A.P.
and WHEREAS, Janette Carter, daughter of A.P.
and WHEREAS, Janette Carter's daughter, Rita Forrester, assisted her mother in producing and running the weekly show;
and S WHEREAS, Janette Carter's daughter, Rita Forrester, assisted her mother in producing and running the R weekly show;
over the years, she also served as an ambassador for the show, traveling to regional, national, and international events to receive accolades and awards;
over the years, she also served as an ambassador for the show, traveling to regional, national, 2 and international events to receive accolades and awards;
and WHEREAS, Rita Forrester worked diligently to host high-quality performances and ensure an authentic experience for the generations of attendees who came from every state in the United States and many S countries around the world to experience authentic traditional country music at the Carter Family Fold;
and 4 WHEREAS, Rita Forrester worked diligently to host high-quality performances and ensure an authentic E experience for the generations of attendees who came from every state in the United States and many R countries around the world to experience authentic traditional country music at the Carter Family Fold;
and R 24 WHEREAS, after her mother's passing in 2006, Rita Forrester assumed duties as the executive director;
and WHEREAS, after her mother's passing in 2006, Rita Forrester assumed duties as the executive director;
6 she ably performed a wide variety of tasks, including scheduling, hosting, and introducing performances, 4 personally making homemade chili for the audience, and traveling to represent the Carter Family Fold;
she ably performed a wide variety of tasks, including scheduling, hosting, and introducing performances, personally making homemade chili for the audience, and traveling to represent the Carter Family Fold;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to 35 Rita Forrester as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her achievements in preserving the 36 legacy of the Carter Family and promoting traditional country music.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Rita Forrester as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her achievements in preserving the legacy of the Carter Family and promoting traditional country music.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2064ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200220D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2064 do?
Commending Rita Forrester.
Who sponsors SR 2064?
SR 2064 is sponsored by Todd E. Pillion.
What is the current status of SR 2064?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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