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HR 2169

Celebrating the life of Donald Edgar Walker.

2026, 1st Special Session

Ceremonial tribute recognizing Donald E. Walker’s service as a Loudoun magistrate and community leader, honoring his contributions and memory.

Bill text as passed House (HR2169ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2169

Summary of HR 2169 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose

  • HR 2169 is a ceremonial House of Delegates resolution honoring the life and public service of Donald Edgar Walker, a Loudoun County magistrate and community member.
  • The resolution expresses the House’s sadness at his passing and conveys respect for his memory and contributions.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution acknowledges Donald Edgar Walker’s:
    • Public service as a magistrate for the 20th Judicial Circuit, with appointment in April 1992 and final oath of office December 21, 2001.
    • Role during a period of rapid population growth in Loudoun County (1992–2002), including increased demands on the magistrate’s office.
    • Community involvement, including work with the Rural Economic Development Committee and environmental initiatives (notably clean water restoration efforts in Paeonian Springs) and advocacy for solar energy and infrastructure development (e.g., first cell phone tower in the area).
    • Heritage as a descendant of Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama.
  • The primary action is ceremonial: “note with great sadness the loss” and provide a formal expression of respect.
  • The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Walker’s family as an expression of the House’s respect.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Donald Edgar Walker and his family receive formal recognition from the House.
  • The Loudoun County community is acknowledged for his service and impact.
  • No new laws, funding, or regulatory changes are enacted. This is a commemorative legislative measure.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced and offered on June 21, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Passage history:
    • June 21, 2026: Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table.
    • June 22, 2026: Engrossed by the House and Agreed to by the House (indicative of final House approval in this session).
  • Next steps, if any, would be formal transmission of the resolution to Walker’s family by the Clerk.

Observations

  • The bill is non-substantive in the sense that it does not create or modify laws or policies; rather, it serves as an official tribute recognizing an individual’s life and service.
  • It highlights Walker’s professional milestones, community impact, and personal heritage, framing his contributions within the context of Loudoun County’s growth and development during the 1990s and early 2000s.

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

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