Commending the Honorable Stacey W. Moreau.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Eric Phillips and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution formally commends Judge Stacey W. Moreau for 22+ years on the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, highlighting her career, leadership, and drug treatment court contribut

Bill text as passed House (HR2163ER)

Overview

Type: House Resolution (HR) congratulating and commending a former judge on retirement

Bill Number: HR 2163

Session/Jurisdiction: Virginia, 2026 Special Session I

Introduced: June 20, 2026

Sponsors: Reps. Whittle (primary) and Eric Phillips; Co-sponsors: Madison Whittle and Eric Phillips

Status: Presented and laid on Speaker’s table (as of introduction)

Purpose and Intent

Purpose: To formally commend and express admiration for the Honorable Stacey W. Moreau upon her retirement from the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court.

Rationale: Acknowledges Moreau’s long career, service to the judiciary, community leadership, and contributions to the administration of justice in the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit (Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Franklin County).

Key Provisions and Provisions Highlights

Recognition of Service:

Notes Moreau’s retirement date: December 31, 2025.
Highlights her 22+ years on the bench, including service as chief judge.

Career Background:

Education: Randolph-Macon College; J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law (1990).
Early practice: Associated with Williams, Stilwell and Morrison; partner at Williams, Morrison, Light and Moreau (1994–2003).
Judicial Career:
Appointed to the Twenty-Second Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (2003).
Appointed to the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court (20012? 2012 referenced as “nine years later” in text; the exact year not explicitly stated in the bill text provided).
Leadership and Committees: Active in judicial organizations including the Judicial Council of Virginia, the Judicial Conference of Virginia for District Courts, and the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission.

Contributions:

Instrumental in establishing the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court’s drug treatment court initiative to provide treatment and care to defendants.

Community Involvement:

Participation with Chatham Rotary Club, Mount Cross Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Board, and Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Danville.

Who Is Affected

Primary Subject: The Honorable Stacey W. Moreau (retired judge of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court).

Indirect Beneficiaries: The local judiciary community, defendants and participants in the circuit’s drug treatment court program, and the broader Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Franklin County communities recognizing her service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction/Action: Filed June 20, 2026; presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on the same day.

No substantive policy changes or funding appropriations are proposed in this resolution; it serves as a ceremonial commendation.

Effective Date: The resolution takes effect upon its adoption by the House of Delegates (as a ceremonial expression).

Summary

House Resolution 2163 is a ceremonial measure commending the Honorable Stacey W. Moreau for her retirement after a distinguished 22+ year tenure as a judge in Virginia’s Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit. The resolution highlights her educational background, legal career, leadership roles, contributions to the judiciary, notably the drug treatment court initiative, and her community service. It expresses admiration and best wishes for her future endeavors. The resolution does not enact policy or allocate funds; its primary function is formal recognition by the Virginia House of Delegates.