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HR 2150

Commending Myra Goodman Smith.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Rae Cousins and 5 co-sponsors

Commends Myra Goodman Smith for leading Leadership Metro Richmond and advancing leadership, regional collaboration, and social equity in Virginia.

Bill text as passed House (HR2150ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2150

Overview

  • Bill: HR 2150
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I
  • Jurisdiction: Virginia
  • Title: Commending Myra Goodman Smith
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Introduced: June 19, 2026
  • Sponsor: Representative (Patron) Nivar; Co-sponsor: May Nivar

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commends Myra Goodman Smith for her service as president and chief executive officer of Leadership Metro Richmond from 2010 to 2025.
  • It recognizes her contributions to public service in Richmond and the Commonwealth, including developing community leaders, strengthening regional partnerships, and promoting social equity.
  • The resolution seeks to express the House of Delegates’ admiration and appreciation for her leadership and impact on the Richmond area and Virginia.

Key Provisions and Provisions Noted

  • No substantive policy or statutory changes are proposed. As a non-binding resolution, its primary function is recognition.

  • The resolution:

    • Details Smith’s career achievements, including early volunteer work as a candy striper, education (bachelor’s in urban studies and MPA from Virginia Commonwealth University), and leadership roles at United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg.
    • Highlights her work at Leadership Metro Richmond in fostering leadership development and regional collaboration.
    • Notes her involvement on various boards and her role as chair of the Jenkins Foundation, which supports equitable access to health and behavioral health services.
    • Lists numerous awards recognizing her leadership and contributions to the community.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • The primary beneficiary is Myra Goodman Smith, who would receive formal recognition from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • The broader effect is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges contributions to leadership development, regional collaboration, and social equity in Richmond and across Virginia.
  • No organizational or fiscal changes, mandates, or regulatory requirements are imposed.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and presented June 19, 2026, and laid on the Speaker’s table.
  • Since it is a concurrent or sole-branch recognition (a resolution), it does not create enforceable duties or spending.
  • If enacted, the Clerk of the House would prepare a copy for presentation to Myra Goodman Smith.

Summary

HR 2150 is a ceremonial resolution commending Myra Goodman Smith for her decade-plus leadership of Leadership Metro Richmond and her broader contributions to the Richmond region and the Commonwealth. It outlines her career, community impact, board service, and awards, and it serves to publicly acknowledge and honor her service. No policy changes or funding are proposed by this resolution.

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

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