Commending Reginald Davenport.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 2 co-sponsors

Virginia Senate resolution commends Reginald Davenport for 32 years of educational leadership and his impact as Glen Allen High School principal and community educator.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2045ER)

Summary of Virginia Senate Resolution No. 2045 (SR 2045)

Purpose and intent

SR 2045 is a concurrent resolution in the Virginia Senate recognizing and commending Reginald Davenport on the occasion of his retirement as principal of Glen Allen High School in 2026.

The resolution expresses the Senate’s admiration for Davenport’s career and his contributions to secondary education and to the Henrico County community.

Key provisions and changes

Formal commendation: The bill designates Reginald Davenport as someone deserving of the Senate’s praise and appreciation.

Presentation of commendation: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Davenport.

Who is affected

Primary recipient: Reginald Davenport, in his capacity as principal of Glen Allen High School (Henrico County) and as a longtime educator.

Indirect beneficiaries: Students, teachers, staff, families, and the broader Henrico County community who benefit from Davenport’s leadership, educational initiatives, and service.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced during Special Session I in 2026 and laid on the Clerk’s Desk; presented on June 18, 2026.

Sponsors: Primary patron is Senator VanValkenburg; Co-sponsor is Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (same individual listed as sponsor and co-sponsor in the record).

Legislative effect: As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose new laws or statutory changes; it serves to formally acknowledge and honor Davenport’s career and retirement.

Notable details

Davenport’s background: A native of Emporia with degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the University of Virginia; began teaching in 1994 and held multiple administrative roles before becoming Glen Allen High School’s first associate principal (2010) and later principal (2017).

Achievements cited: Leadership in developing annual operating and improvement plans, budgets, coordination of Title IX and OCR-related programs, and direct engagement with staff and parents to support student achievement and school operations.

This resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment recognizing Reginald Davenport’s 32-year career in education, his leadership at Glen Allen High School, and his impact on students and the Virginia education system.