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HR 2025

Commending Alex Kelly.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Michael Feggans

The bill formally commends Alex Kelly for being Princess Anne High School’s 2026 Teacher of the Year and staff as a ceremonial honor, with a commemorative copy to be presented.

Bill text as passed House (HR2025ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2025

Summary: House Resolution No. 2025 (2026 Special Session I, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House of Delegates resolution commending an individual, rather than a substantive law or policy directive.
  • Specifically recognizes Alex Kelly, a teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, for being named Princess Anne High School’s Teacher of the Year for 2026.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution states admiration and commendation for Alex Kelly’s professional achievements and contributions to students and the school community.
  • Public acknowledgment: Requires the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Alex Kelly.
  • Tone and content: The resolution highlights Kelly’s dedication to student well-being, ability to build trust, foster relationships, and enhance student outcomes; it frames these attributes as contributing to Virginia Beach as a place to live, work, and raise a family.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Alex Kelly (individual teacher).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Princess Anne High School, students, colleagues, and the broader community who gain from recognition of educators’ positive impact.
  • Governmental action: The Clerk of the House of Delegates would prepare and present the commemorative copy.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Session and introduction: Introduced in Virginia’s 2026 Special Session I.
  • Prefiled: April 22, 2026; offered on the Speaker’s table April 23, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Delegate (Patron) Feggans, with Co-sponsor Michael Feggans.
  • Legislative nature: This is a ceremonial resolution, typically adopted to honor individuals and may be used to publicly acknowledge exemplary service.

Additional Context

  • The resolution emphasizes personal qualities (compassion, dedication to student well-being, relationship-building) and the positive impact on the school and community.

Bottom Line

HD 2025 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing Alex Kelly’s achievement as 2026 Teacher of the Year at Princess Anne High School, with formal commendation and a commemorative copy to be presented. It does not implement policy changes or allocate funds.

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

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