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SR 2062

Celebrating the life of Patricia Anne Reilly.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Russet Perry

Virginia Senate Resolution 2062 formally honors Patricia Anne Reilly’s lifelong public service, journalism, and civic leadership, preserving her memory and recognizing her contribu

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Bill Summary · SR 2062

Summary of Virginia Senate Resolution No. 2062 (2026 Special Session I)

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 2062 honors and memorializes Patricia Anne Reilly, a longtime community member of Middleburg, Virginia, highlighting her extensive public service career, journalism work, and civic leadership.
  • The measure expresses the Senate’s sadness at her passing on June 6, 2026 and recognizes her contributions to local, national, and international communities.
  • It serves as a formal expression of respect and memorial tribute from the Senate of Virginia to her family.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official Recognition: The Virginia Senate notes with great sadness the loss of Patricia Anne Reilly.
  • Summary of Legacy: The resolution outlines Reilly’s life milestones and achievements across multiple domains, including education, international service, journalism, government service, heritage advocacy, and civic engagement.
  • Presentation to Family: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Reilly’s family as an expression of the Senate’s respect.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Patricia Anne Reilly’s family and the Middleburg community, which are acknowledged through the Senate’s tribute.
  • Audience: Members of the Virginia Senate, along with the broader public who reads the resolution as part of legislative records.
  • No direct policy or budgetary impact; this is a ceremonial resolution recognizing an individual’s life and service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Senator (Perry) with Co-sponsor Russet Perry (note: the listing shows “Patron—Perry” and “Co-sponsor: Russet Perry” which may reflect a formatting quirk; the bill is presented by the Senate and has at least one co-sponsor).
  • Introduced: June 18, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Action History:
    • Laid on Clerk’s Desk: June 18, 2026
    • Presented: June 18, 2026
    • Agreed to by Senate: June 22, 2026
  • Final Status: The Senate agreed to the resolution, making it an official memorial tribute.

Notable Details About Patricia Anne Reilly (as summarized in the resolution)

  • Peace Corps service: Volunteer in Buchanan, Liberia (1972–1975), taught English; later a recruiter.
  • Education: BA in English Education (Truman State University); MA in Journalism (Ohio University).
  • Community and international service: Involvement with Liberia-focused initiatives (Friends of Liberia, Liberia Education Assistance Project, Liberia’s Family Literacy Initiative) and leadership as chair of the National Peace Corps Association board.
  • Journalism career: Reporter/editor at multiple outlets including The Middletown Times Herald-Record, The Washington Post, and New York Newsday (1981 onward).
  • Government and public affairs roles: Public affairs officer for the EPA; national spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; helped launch the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; career at DHS until 2011.
  • Cultural and civic engagement: Promoted Irish heritage (Solas Nua; Capital Irish Film Festival 2015–2023) and active leadership in the League of Women Voters (president/co-president of Prince William–Fauquier Area chapter).
  • Faith and community: Affiliated with Trinity Episcopal Church (Upperville) and Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Middleburg), where she served on vestry and as senior warden.

Plain-Language Takeaway

This Senate resolution is a formal, ceremonial tribute recognizing Patricia Anne Reilly’s life of service, journalism, international and civic leadership, and community involvement in Middleburg and beyond. It preserves her memory in the official records and conveys Virginia’s respect to her family.

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

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