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SR 2031

Commending Noreen Turyn.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Mark Peake

The bill formalizes a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing Noreen Turyn for 36 years as a senior anchor and mentor at WSET-Lynchburg upon her retirement.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2031ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 2031

Summary of Bill: SR 2031 (Virginia, 2026 Special Session I)

Purpose and intent

  • This bill is a Senate Resolution commending Noreen Turyn on the occasion of her retirement from ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg.
  • It recognizes Turyn’s long career in journalism, professional leadership, community service, and contributions to the residents of Lynchburg and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes for her retirement.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The Senate resolves to commend Noreen Turyn for her notable career.
  • Presentation action: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Turyn as an official expression of the Senate’s admiration and best wishes.

Who or what would be affected

  • Noreen Turyn: The individual recipient of the commendation.
  • ABC 13 WSET and the Lynchburg community: Members of the public and newsroom community acknowledged for Turyn’s impact; the resolution highlights her role as senior anchor, managing editor, and mentor.
  • Virginia Senate: Approves a ceremonial resolution to honor a resident and media professional.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Type of measure: Nonbinding ceremonial resolution (recognition of achievement and retirement).
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Senator Peake; co-sponsor is Senator Mark Peake.
  • Introduced and presented: The measure was introduced and laid on the Clerk’s Desk on June 15, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Next steps: As a resolution, it does not impose new laws or fiscal obligations. The Clerk is instructed to prepare and deliver the signed copy to Turyn.

Additional context

  • Background on Noreen Turyn (as described in the bill):
    • Senior anchor and managing editor at ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg.
    • Began journalism career at WJLA (Washington, D.C.) and worked at WMAR (Baltimore) before joining WSET in 1990.
    • Spent 36 years at WSET with a reputation for excellence, mentorship, and community service.
    • Recipient of awards, including a regional Emmy and a Virginia Association of Broadcasters award for the 2022 production “What Happened to Johnny?”

This bill functions as a formal, commemorative gesture by the Virginia Senate to honor a longtime local journalist upon retirement. It carries no fiscal impact or regulatory changes beyond ceremonial recognition.

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

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