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SR 2087

Celebrating the life of Billie Wilson Brooks.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Todd Pillion

The bill formally honors Billie Wilson Brooks for his lifelong public service and contributions to Washington County and public education, without policy changes.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2087ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 2087

Summary of SR 2087 (Session 2026S1, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 2087 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and expressing the Virginia Senate’s formal note of sadness at the death of Billie Wilson Brooks.
  • The resolution honors Brooks’s life, public service, and community involvement, and requests the Clerk of the Senate to present a copy to his family.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares the Senate’s respect for the memory of Billie Wilson Brooks.
  • Acknowledges Brooks’s life, service, and contributions to public education and the Washington County community.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Brooks’s family on behalf of the Senate.

Individuals and Entities Affected

  • Billie Wilson Brooks: the individual memorialized.
  • Brooks’s immediate family (wife Betty; children Bill and Tonya and their families) is explicitly named as the beneficiaries of the proclamation’s recognition.
  • Washington County community, particularly public education stakeholders, may view the resolution as an official acknowledgment of Brooks’s long service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced as a Senate resolution on June 29, 2026.
  • Presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk on June 29, 2026.
  • Agreed to by the Senate on June 29, 2026.
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Todd Pillion.

Context and Significance

  • The bill is ceremonial in nature, serving to publicly commemorate a locally prominent public servant and community figure.
  • It highlights Brooks’s multifaceted life: military service (82nd Airborne Division), private sector work in trucking and construction, 38 years of service on the Washington County School Board, and involvement with local civic and religious organizations.
  • Such resolutions are customary in Virginia to honor notable individuals who contributed to education, local government, and community life. There are no policy changes or fiscal implications associated with this type of resolution.

If you’d like, I can add a brief biographical timeline of Brooks’s career and community roles based on the text for quick reference.

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

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