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HR 2168

Celebrating the life of Bernice Milligan Shick.

2026, 1st Special Session

The bill designates a commemorative resolution honoring Bernice Milligan Shick, serving as an official, symbolic recognition by the Virginia General Assembly.

Bill text as passed House (HR2168ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2168

Summary of HR 2168 (2026 S1) – Celebrating the life of Bernice Milligan Shick

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates a commemorative recognition in honor of Bernice Milligan Shick. The primary aim is to publicly acknowledge and celebrate her life and legacy.
  • Such resolutions typically honor individuals for notable contributions to the community, public service, or other significant achievements, and serve to memorialize these contributions within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Key provisions and changes

  • The bill formalizes a resolution that:
    • Acknowledges Bernice Milligan Shick and highlights her life milestones, contributions, or impact on the community.
    • Expresses the sense of the Virginia General Assembly in recognizing her legacy.
  • As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new law, funding, or regulatory changes. Instead, it serves as an official statement of appreciation and remembrance by the legislature.

Who or what would be affected

  • Intended effect is primarily symbolic and ceremonial.
  • The designation affects the Commonwealth’s record and public memory, and may be cited by schools, libraries, local governments, or honorary organizations as a formal recognition from the Virginia General Assembly.
  • No direct practical implications for individuals or state agencies beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates:
    • 2026-06-21: Presented and laid on Speaker's table (action number 26200294D).
    • 2026-06-22: Engrossed by the House.
    • 2026-06-22: Agreed to by the House.
  • This sequence shows the bill advanced through the Virginia House with formal approval, moving toward potential passage in the Senate or final ratification, consistent with standard legislative procedures for a commemorative resolution.
  • There is no indication of appropriations, fiscal impact, or implementation deadlines in the available record.

Notes

  • As a commemorative measure, HR 2168 does not create enforceable policies or programs. Its value lies in formal recognition and remembrance within the state’s official records and public discourse. If further details (e.g., a full textual honor statement) are provided, the summary could be expanded to include specific biographical highlights attributed to Bernice Milligan Shick.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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