Commending Kate G. Doyle Feingold.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bulova and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial Virginia resolution commends Kate G. Doyle Feingold for Fairfax City Council service; no laws change, just formal recognition and best wishes.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ292ER)

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 292 (SJ292ER) – Commending Kate G. Doyle Feingold

Overview

SJ292ER is a ceremonial resolution by the Virginia General Assembly recognizing and commending Kate G. Doyle Feingold upon the conclusion of her service on the Fairfax City Council. The bill is enrolled as the final version, reflecting passage by both chambers.

Purpose and Intent

To formally commend Kate G. Doyle Feingold for her public service and leadership on the Fairfax City Council, and to extend appreciation and best wishes for her future endeavors.

Establishes no new laws or policy obligations; it is a ceremonial expression of admiration and acknowledgment from the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

The resolution states a series of introductory statements (WHEREAS) detailing Feingold’s background, qualifications, and contributions, including:

Local residency in Fairfax City since 2013 and prior international upbringing due to a military family.
Educational credentials: BA in psychology and political science (New York University), JD (George Washington University), and a PhD in criminology, law and society (George Mason University).
Professional experience: prosecutor, public defender, civil law officer, and special assistant U.S. attorney with the U.S. Marine Corps; teaching criminal justice ethics at GMU; acting deputy assistant inspector general in the VA’s Office of Inspector General.
Service on Fairfax City Council and dedication to community health, prosperity, and welfare.

The core operative clause: “That the General Assembly hereby commend Kate G. Doyle Feingold as she concludes her tenure on the Fairfax City Council.”

Administrative directive: The Clerk of the Senate is to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Feingold as an expression of admiration and best wishes.

The bill includes standard concurrent adoption language from both the Senate and the House of Delegates (concurring).

Affected Parties

Primary: Kate G. Doyle Feingold (the honoree).

Fairfax City community and residents who benefited from her tenure.

The Virginia General Assembly, which issues the formal commendation.

The Clerk of the Senate, responsible for preparing and presenting the copy.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: January 20, 2025.

Senate action: Agreed to by the Senate on January 23, 2025.

House action: Agreed to by the House of Delegates on January 27, 2025.

Enrolled version: SJ292ER, finalized January 28, 2025.

Patronage: Senate patron Senator Salim; House patron Delegate Bulova.

Practical Impact

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes; serves as a formal, ceremonial acknowledgment of Feingold’s public service.

May be used by Feingold for recognition in professional or community contexts and contributes to the public record of her service.