Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2087 — Celebrating the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2087ER)

  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 29, 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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  • Passed Senate

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill honors the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.

The bill recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Billie Wilson Brooks. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of her impact.

Summary

Celebrating the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Resolution 2087 transitions it from the "Introduced" to the "Enrolled" stage, confirming its agreement by the Senate on June 29, 2026. Additionally, it has removed a reference to Billie Brooks's involvement with the Jericho Shrine Temple and related volunteer work. This change refocuses the resolution solely on his impact in public education and community support, emphasizing his significant contributions without the details of his affiliations. It matters because it highlights Brooks's long-standing dedication to education and his role within the Washington County community, ensuring his legacy is honored in a more streamlined manner.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200316D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2087 I Offered June 29, 2026 N Celebrating the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.
2087 + E + Celebrating the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.
T ————— Patron—Pillion R ————— O WHEREAS, Billie Wilson Brooks, a highly admired public servant who advanced public education as a member of the Washington County School Board for nearly four decades, died on May 29, 2026;
N + + R + + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 2026 L WHEREAS, Billie Wilson Brooks, a highly admired public servant who advanced public education as a L member of the Washington County School Board for nearly four decades, died on May 29, 2026;
and D WHEREAS, Billie Brooks grew up in Washington County and joined the United States Army after U graduating from high school;
and WHEREAS, Billie Brooks grew up in Washington County and joined the United States Army after E graduating from high school;
he was assigned to the elite 82nd Airborne Division and served as part of a C special forces unit before returning to civilian life;
he was assigned to the elite 82nd Airborne Division and served as part of a D special forces unit before returning to civilian life;
and WHEREAS, Billie Brooks worked in construction for several years, then joined Mason Dixon Trucking E Company as a truck driver;
and WHEREAS, Billie Brooks worked in construction for several years, then joined Mason Dixon Trucking Company as a truck driver;
and D WHEREAS, outside of his career, Billie Brooks supported students and educators in Washington County Public Schools as a member of the Washington County School Board for 38 years, earning several accolades from the Virginia School Boards Association for his dedication and leadership;
and WHEREAS, outside of his career, Billie Brooks supported students and educators in Washington County Public Schools as a member of the Washington County School Board for 38 years, earning several accolades from the Virginia School Boards Association for his dedication and leadership;
Battle High School, rarely missing an opportunity to cheer for the Trojans' athletics teams;
Battle High School, rarely S missing an opportunity to cheer for the Trojans' athletics teams;
and WHEREAS, Billie Brooks further enhanced the quality of life in the region as a longtime member of Jericho Shrine Temple in Blountville, Tennessee, with which he participated in volunteer outreach programs at Shriners Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina;
and R WHEREAS, Billie Brooks further enhanced the quality of life in the region as a longtime member of 2 Jericho Shrine Temple in Blountville, Tennessee, with which he participated in volunteer outreach programs 8 at Shriners Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina;
and WHEREAS, Billie Brooks enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of State R Street Church of Christ in Bristol, where he held several lay leadership positions over the course of 60 year2;
and E R WHEREAS, Billie Brooks enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of State Street Church of Christ in Bristol, where he held several lay leadership positions over the course of 60 years;
and 0 WHEREAS, Billie Brooks will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 67 years, 7 Betty;
and WHEREAS, Billie Brooks will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2087ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200316D

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2087 do?
Celebrating the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.
Who sponsors SR 2087?
SR 2087 is sponsored by Todd E. Pillion.
What is the current status of SR 2087?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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