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HR 2022

Commending Helen Costulis.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Michael Feggans

The bill publicly commends and recognizes Helen Costulis as a standout educator and 2026 Teacher of the Year.

Bill text as passed House (HR2022ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2022

Summary of Bill HR 2022 (Virginia, 2026 Special Session I)

Basic information

  • Bill Type: House Resolution (HR)
  • Number: HR 2022
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I
  • Jurisdiction: Virginia
  • Title: Commending Helen Costulis
  • Prefiled / Introduction: Prefiled April 22, 2026; Offered April 23, 2026
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Pat Feggans; Co-sponsor Michael Feggans

Purpose and intent

  • The bill expressly commends and congratulates Helen Costulis for her professional achievements.
  • Specifically acknowledges Costulis as a teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools who was named the 2026 Teacher of the Year at Fairfield Elementary School.
  • The resolution signals the House of Delegates’ admiration for Costulis’ contributions to education and to the well-being and development of students in the Commonwealth.

Key provisions

  • Formal commendation: The House of Delegates states its admiration and recognition of Costulis’ accomplishments.
  • Recognition language: The resolution highlights her strengths, including:
    • Creating a supportive learning environment
    • Building relationships with colleagues and students
    • Helping students connect with one another
    • Addressing issues impacting students’ well-being and educational outcomes
    • Demonstrating compassion and dedication to helping others
  • Public acknowledgment mechanism: The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Helen Costulis.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary/public acknowledgement: Helen Costulis (individual honoree)
  • Educational community recognition: Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Fairfield Elementary School community may view formal recognition as a public honor for a local educator.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative action: A House Resolution is introduced and laid on the Speaker’s table; it is prefaced and publicly offered for consideration.
  • Status indicator: As of the provided text, the bill is in the introductory stage of the 2026 Special Session I, with prefiling completed and the resolution offered for adoption.
  • Effect scope: Since this is a ceremonial resolution, it serves to recognize and commend rather than to enact policy, funding, or regulatory changes.

Practical impact

  • Provides formal, public recognition of an outstanding teacher.
  • May reinforce positive recognition for educators within Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the broader education community.
  • No substantive policy changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory duties are attached to the resolution beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

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