Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2061 — Commending Wyatt Shields.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2061ER)

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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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In plain language

This resolution commends Wyatt Shields for his contributions.

The bill is a resolution that expresses commendation for Wyatt Shields. It recognizes his contributions in a formal manner.

Summary

Commending Wyatt Shields.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Resolution No. 2061 commends Wyatt Shields for his service as the city manager of Falls Church, highlighting his retirement on September 4, 2026. The new text reflects a final version that includes his accomplishments and contributions to the community, making it a formal recognition of his 23 years of service in local government. This change is significant as it not only honors Shields’ legacy but also reinforces the importance of leadership and public service in enhancing local communities.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200205D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2061 I Offered June 18, 2026 N Commending Wyatt Shields.
2061 E + + Commending Wyatt Shields.
T ————— Patron—Salim R ————— O WHEREAS, Wyatt Shields, an esteemed civil servant and city manager of the City of Falls Church, who has greatly served the locality for 23 years, will retire on September 4, 2026;
N + + R + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, Wyatt Shields, an esteemed civil servant and city manager of the City of Falls Church, who L has greatly served the locality for 23 years, will retire on September 4, 2026;
and D WHEREAS, a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Lyndon B.
and WHEREAS, a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Lyndon B.
Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, Wyatt Shields began his career on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and C worked in Dominion Energy's Office of Government Relations before entering local government as the town administrator of the Town of Scottsville;
Johnson School of Public Affairs E at the University of Texas at Austin, Wyatt Shields began his career on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and D worked in Dominion Energy's Office of Government Relations before entering local government as the town administrator of the Town of Scottsville;
and E WHEREAS, Wyatt Shields joined the City of Falls Church as assistant city manager in 2003, then briefly served as acting city manager following the death of city manager Daniel E.
and WHEREAS, Wyatt Shields joined the City of Falls Church as assistant city manager in 2003, then briefly served as acting city manager following the death of city manager Daniel E.
McKeever before he was D formally named city manager in January 2007;
McKeever before he was formally named city manager in January 2007;
and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Wyatt Shields advanced a number of initiatives to bolster Falls Church's financial position, foster economic development, improve critical infrastructure, and guarantee the timely and effective provision of government services;
and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Wyatt Shields advanced a number of initiatives to bolster Falls Church's S R financial position, foster economic development, improve critical infrastructure, and guarantee the timely and 2 effective provision of government services;
and WHEREAS, Wyatt Shields made an impact regionally through his service as a member and chair of the Northern Virginia Chief Administrative Officers Group and the Metropolitan Washington Council of S Governments Chief Administrative Officers Committee;
and 6 WHEREAS, Wyatt Shields made an impact regionally through his service as a member and chair of the E Northern Virginia Chief Administrative Officers Group and the Metropolitan Washington Council of R Governments Chief Administrative Officers Committee;
and R 24 WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary efforts, the Metropolitan Washington Council of 6 Governments' Institute for Regional Excellence presented Wyatt Shields with its Visionary Leadership 1 Award in 2015;
and WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary efforts, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Institute for Regional Excellence presented Wyatt Shields with its Visionary Leadership Award in 2015;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2061ER)

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

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200205D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2061 do?
Commending Wyatt Shields.
Who sponsors SR 2061?
SR 2061 is sponsored by Saddam Azlan Salim.
What is the current status of SR 2061?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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