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HR 2124

Commending Mary B. Bunting.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Virgil Thornton and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia House honors Mary Bunting for historic leadership as Hampton’s first female city manager and her key civic achievements and recognitions.

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Bill Summary · HR 2124

Overview

  • Bill: HR 2124
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Virginia 2026 Special Session I
  • Type: House Resolution
  • Title: Commending Mary B. Bunting
  • Date Introduced: June 17, 2026
  • Sponsor: Representative Virgil Thornton (co-sponsor)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commends Mary B. Bunting for her long career in public service as the City Manager of the City of Hampton.
  • It acknowledges her leadership, achievements, and contributions to Hampton and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • The document serves as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration and gratitude for her work.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impact

  • Formal recognition of Mary Bunting’s career milestones and leadership roles.
    • Noted as Hampton’s first female city manager (appointed in 2009).
    • Highlights her educational background (Johns Hopkins University; Maxwell School at Syracuse University).
  • Summarizes notable accomplishments and initiatives:
    • Creation of the Hampton 3-1-1 citizen call center.
    • Department consolidation to improve customer service and affordability.
    • Development of a citizen engagement budget initiative.
    • Leadership on development and redevelopment projects in Hampton.
    • Oversight of the Resilient Hampton sea level rise and flood mitigation plan.
    • Co-chairing the Academies of Hampton transformation process for Hampton City Public Schools with a focus on community and business engagement.
  • Recognizes honors and leadership roles:
    • All-America City recognition from the National Civic League.
    • White House Local Innovation Champion of Change (2012) by President Barack Obama.
    • Peers’ selection as chair of the Hampton Roads Regional Chief Administrative Officers Committee.
  • Outcome requested:
    • The Clerk of the House to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Mary B. Bunting as a formal expression of admiration.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Mary B. Bunting, in recognition of her service.
  • Secondary: Hampton community and the Commonwealth, which may view the resolution as an official acknowledgment of local/public service excellence.
  • Governmental stakeholders: The Clerk of the House of Delegates responsible for delivering a copy of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 17, 2026.
  • Process: As a typical honorary resolution, it moves through the House without substantive policy changes or fiscal impact.
  • Next steps: If approved by the House, the Clerk would prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Mary B. Bunting.

Summary

HR 2124 is a Virginia House of Delegates resolution that formally commends Mary B. Bunting, longtime public servant and the City Manager of Hampton, for her historic leadership, numerous civic initiatives, and recognitions. The bill highlights her educational background, career milestones (including being Hampton’s first female city manager), key accomplishments in city services and resilience planning, and several honors. It designates the resolution as an official expression of admiration from the House and directs the Clerk to present a copy to Bunting.

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

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