Commending Kierlyn Sherman.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by May Nivar

Virginia honors Kierlyn Sherman for leading Girl Scout leadership, civic engagement, and a train-the-trainer program after earning the Gold Award.

Bill text as passed House (HR2151ER)

Summary of HR 2151 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

HR 2151 is a commemorative House of Delegates resolution honoring Kierlyn “Kitty” Sherman for her achievements with the Girl Scouts of the USA.

The resolution expresses admiration and recognition for Sherman’s leadership development work and civic engagement initiatives, particularly her Gold Award project and related training programs.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal commendation: The resolution states that Kierlyn Sherman, a Gold Award recipient and lifetime Girl Scout, is commended for her contributions to empowering girls and young women through leadership development.

Recognition of accomplishments: It highlights Sherman’s:

attainment of the Girl Scout Gold Award (the highest honor in Girl Scouting),
completion of extensive leadership activities and training development (over 80 hours dedicated to a peer leadership training program in Virginia and beyond),
creation of a train-the-trainer program for adult Girl Scout leaders to ensure program sustainability,
prior leadership recognitions in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) at Tucker High School.
Silver Award project “Project GiGi (Government Is for Girls)” involving interviews with women in government and public service to inspire civic engagement and leadership among girls.

Formal declarations: The Clerk of the House is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Kierlyn Sherman as an expression of the House’s admiration.

Who/What is Affected

Primary honoree: Kierlyn Sherman (Kitty Sherman), in recognition of her Girl Scout leadership, community service, and civic engagement efforts.

Government/public acknowledgment: The Virginia House of Delegates, through this resolution, publicly acknowledges and commends an individual contributor to youth leadership and Scouting in the Commonwealth and beyond.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Type of measure: Non-binding, ceremonial House resolution.

Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Delegate Nivar; co-sponsor is Delegate May Nivar.

Action history: Introduced and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 19, 2026 (Special Session I).

Next steps: If adopted, the Clerk would present a copy of the resolution to Kierlyn Sherman.

Additional Context

This is a symbolic recognition intended to honor Sherman’s service and may serve to highlight the value of leadership development programs for youth, girls’ empowerment, and civic engagement initiatives in the Commonwealth.

The resolution does not create new policy, funding, or required actions beyond formal commendation.