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HR 2133

Celebrating the life of Daphne Rena Kenon.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Cliff Hayes

The bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Daphne Rena Kenon for her community leadership, service, and personal impact, without policy changes.

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Bill Summary · HR 2133

Summary of HR 2133 (2026S1) — Celebrating the life of Daphne Rena Kenon

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution expresses the Virginia House of Delegates’ sorrow and respect for the life and contributions of Daphne Rena Kenon, who died on May 9, 2026.
  • It honors Kenon’s service to her community in Hampton Roads, her leadership within the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and her professional and civic involvement.

Key provisions and changes

  • Acknowledgment ofKenon’s background, education, and affiliations:
    • Grew up in Norfolk; attended Norview High School.
    • Earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University.
    • Initiated into the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Eta Chapter; later active in the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Alumnae Chapter.
  • Leadership and service:
    • Served as the 15th president of the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Alumnae Chapter (2019–2021), guiding the chapter through the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Worked professionally for the Commonwealth as a Division of Child Support Enforcement employee (court specialist and scrum master) until retirement in 2025.
    • Worked as a substitute teacher in Norfolk and Chesapeake.
    • Active parishioner and leader at Calvary Revival Church, participating in multiple church committees and ministries.
  • Personal note:
    • Describes Kenon as a devoted wife (40 years), mother, mentor, and respected community member.
  • Formal action:
    • The House of Delegates “notes with great sadness” the loss and expresses respect for her memory.
    • Requests the Clerk to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Kenon’s family.

Who is affected

  • The primary effect is symbolic and ceremonial: a formal House of Delegates resolution memorializing Daphne Rena Kenon.
  • Family, friends, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members, colleagues in the Division of Child Support Enforcement, and the broader Hampton Roads community are the principal groups recognized.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and offered on June 17, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Presented and laid on the Speaker’s Table on the same date.
  • Co-sponsored by Delegate Cliff Hayes.

Additional context

  • This is a commemorative resolution, not substantive policy legislation. Its purpose is to publicly honor Kenon’s life, leadership, and service, and to provide an official record of the House’s respect.

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

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