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SR 2085

Celebrating the life of C. Wayne Stevens.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Todd Pillion

Honors C. Wayne Stevens for public service, firefighting career, youth mentorship, and County Board of Supervisors leadership; presents a ceremonial tribute to his life.

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Bill Summary · SR 2085

Summary of SR 2085 (2026S1) — Celebrating the life of C. Wayne Stevens

Purpose and intent

  • SR 2085 is a Virginia Senate resolution honoring and memorializing C. Wayne Stevens, who lived in Meadowview and died on May 1, 2026.
  • The resolution expresses the Senate of Virginia’s sadness at his passing and pays tribute to his public service, leadership, and community involvement.
  • It serves as an official ceremonial acknowledgment rather than establishing policy or law.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the Senate’s sorrow regarding the death of C. Wayne Stevens.
  • Acknowledges Stevens’ life, career, and contributions, including:
    • Career as a firefighter with Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee, spanning 20 years.
    • Community service as a Scoutmaster, mentoring youth in leadership and civic responsibility.
    • Public service as a member of the Washington County Board of Supervisors (representing the Monroe District) and his efforts to improve quality of life in the county.
    • Serving in his third term on the Board of Supervisors at the time of his passing.
  • Requests the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Stevens’ family as an expression of the Senate’s respect.

Who is affected

  • C. Wayne Stevens is formally recognized posthumously.
  • His family (including wife Sharon, and his sons Charles III and James, along with their families) is specifically acknowledged as the intended recipients of the presented resolution.
  • The recognition is directed to the public record of the Senate and serves as a ceremonial honor for Stevens’ public and community service.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in Special Session I of the 2026 legislative session.
  • Presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk on June 29, 2026.
  • Agreed to by the Senate on June 29, 2026.
  • Co-sponsor: Todd Pillion.

Context and impact

  • This type of bill is a commemorative resolution, common in state legislatures to publicly honor notable individuals.
  • It has no fiscal impact, no policy changes, and no legal obligations beyond official recognition.
  • The resolution contributes to the historical record by documenting Stevens’ life and community contributions for future reference.

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

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