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HR 2108

Commending Arlington Public Schools' recipients of The Posse Foundation scholarships.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Patrick Hope and 2 co-sponsors

The bill commends Arlington Public Schools for three students receiving full four-year Posse Foundation scholarships and publicizes the ongoing support.

Bill text as passed House (HR2108ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2108

Overview

  • Bill: HR 2108 (House Resolution)
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I
  • Jurisdiction: Virginia
  • Title: Commending Arlington Public Schools' recipients of The Posse Foundation scholarships
  • Introduced: June 16, 2026
  • Patron/Sponsor: Delegate Lopez (Co-sponsor Alfonso Lopez)
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)

Purpose and intent

  • To formally commend and recognize Arlington Public Schools (APS) for its students’ achievement in receiving The Posse Foundation scholarships.
  • Aims to honor the three APS students for earning full four-year college scholarships through The Posse Foundation and to express admiration and best wishes from the Virginia House of Delegates.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recitation of facts:
    • In the 2025–2026 school year, three APS students were awarded full-tuition four-year scholarships to partner institutions of higher education through The Posse Foundation.
    • The named recipients and their institutions:
    • Lucas Lopez → University of Wisconsin–Madison
    • Elisha Gooden → University of Rochester
    • Lary Renderos Reyes → The College of William & Mary
    • The Posse Foundation will provide comprehensive programmatic support for these students during their four years of college (beyond the scholarships themselves).
  • Formal resolution language:
    • The House of Delegates commends the APS recipients for hard work and dedication.
    • The Clerk of the House is instructed to prepare and present copies of the resolution to the APS recipients as an expression of admiration and best wishes.

Who or what would be affected

  • Arlington Public Schools (APS): Receives formal recognition and public commendation from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • The three APS students named (Lucas Lopez, Elisha Gooden, Lary Renderos Reyes): Recognized and publicly acknowledged; their scholarship and ongoing support through The Posse Foundation are noted.
  • The Posse Foundation: Noted for providing full-tuition scholarships and four years of programmatic support; the resolution publicly acknowledges its role in APS students’ achievement.
  • House of Delegates: Official act to recognize student achievements and promote educational success.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Procedural status: Introduced and presented to the House (laid on Speaker’s table) on June 16, 2026.
  • Fiscal/operational impact: As a non-binding concurrent or simple resolution, there is no mandated appropriation or change in law; it serves as ceremonial recognition.
  • Effective date: Resolution becomes part of the official record upon adoption by the House.

Significance

  • Symbolic importance: Highlights recognition of academic excellence and the impact of scholarship programs in promoting higher education access.
  • Community impact: Elevates APS’s achievements and showcases successful partnerships with scholarship foundations to bolster student outcomes.

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

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