Commending Charles Ridgeway Schuyler III.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Creigh Deeds

The bill publicly honors Charles Ridgeway Schuyler III for leading PVCC’s Network2Work and Charlottesville Works Initiative, boosting local economic mobility.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2058ER)

Summary of Bill: SR 2058 (Virginia 2026 Special Session I)

Purpose and intent

This bill is a Senate Resolution commending Charles Ridgeway Schuyler III for his public service and contributions to the Charlottesville region.

It recognizes his leadership and impact through his roles at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) and his initiatives aimed at improving economic mobility and local workforce development.

Key provisions

The resolution formally commends Charles Ridgeway Schuyler III, describing his career and achievements.

It highlights his positions as:

Dean of Student Support and Community Partnerships at PVCC
Director of Network2Work at PVCC

It recounts historical context, including:

His education: University of Michigan and University of Virginia School of Law
Early public service on Capitol Hill and his work bridging policy and economic development
Creation of the Orange Dot Report (2011), and subsequent founding of the Charlottesville Works Initiative
Evolution of Charlottesville Works Initiative into Network2Work at PVCC, a collaboration among job seekers, employers, and service providers

The resolution states that, under Schuyler’s leadership, participants in Network2Work have obtained employment and increased income, thereby enhancing economic mobility in the Greater Charlottesville area.

Who is affected

Primary: Charles Ridgeway Schuyler III (recognition by the Virginia Senate)

Indirectly, the resolution recognizes PVCC, the Network2Work program, and beneficiaries of the Charlottesville Works Initiative as part of Schuyler’s impact on the community.

The broader Charlottesville and PVCC community is acknowledged as benefiting from his work and leadership.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and sponsor:

Introduced June 18, 2026
Patron: Senator Deeds; Co-sponsor: Creigh Deeds

Consideration:

Laid on Clerk’s Desk on June 18, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote on June 22, 2026

Legislative effect:

As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial purpose, reflecting the Senate’s admiration and best wishes rather than creating new law or mandated actions.

Overall impact

The bill formally acknowledges and honors a community leader for improving economic opportunity and collaboration in Charlottesville.

It serves to publicly recognize and memorialize Schuyler’s contributions, potentially strengthening civic pride and institutional support for PVCC and Network2Work-style programs.