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HR 140

Commending Veronica Prince.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Simon

Recognizes Veronica Prince for over 25 years of service to Falls Church, highlighting her role in governance transparency, public meetings, and mentorship within the Clerk’s Office

Bill text as passed House (HR140ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 140

Summary of House Resolution 140 (HR 140) – 2026 Session (Virginia)

Purpose

  • To commend Veronica Prince for her more than 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Falls Church and its residents.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • The resolution recognizes Veronica Prince’s long tenure with the City of Falls Church, detailing:
    • Started as a part-time employee in the Human Resources Department (2000).
    • Became a full-time administrative assistant in the Clerk’s Office (2003).
    • Transitioned to deputy city clerk (2007).
  • Highlights of her duties and contributions:
    • Serves as the main point of contact for staff liaisons to the city’s 21 advisory boards and commissions.
    • Manages the City Council’s Appointments Committee processes for appointing resident members to boards and commissions.
    • Promotes transparency and civic engagement by encouraging resident involvement in local governance.
    • Coordinated and tracked more than 500 virtual board and commission meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring compliance with state law and public accessibility.
    • Named City of Falls Church Employee of the Year in 2021.
    • Helped establish the city’s first public meeting assistant position to support transparency.
    • Served as acting city clerk during gaps between city clerk appointments (2014) and assisted with the council’s temporary relocation to the Falls Church Senior Center (2018).
    • Acts as a mentor to staff and a trusted supporter of the city clerk, the city council, and advisory boards.

Who Is Affected

  • Recognizes Veronica Prince personally for her service.
  • Indirectly highlights the City of Falls Church’s governance structure, particularly:
    • The Clerk’s Office and city clerk succession/administration.
    • The city’s 21 advisory boards and commissions and the appointments process.
    • Public meeting practices and accessibility efforts (e.g., virtual meetings during the pandemic).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative action:
    • Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on February 19, 2026.
    • Agreed to by the House of Delegates by voice vote on February 23, 2026.
    • Enrolled and part of the record as HR 140ER (Engrossed/Enrolled version) on April 16, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Marcus Simon (with a co-sponsor noted in the record).
  • Nature of the measure: A ceremonial House Resolution (no fiscal impact, no policy changes), expressing admiration and commendation.

Overall Impact

  • The bill serves as a formal, formal commendation acknowledging Veronica Prince’s career achievements and contributions to Falls Church governance and public service.
  • It publicly recognizes and memorializes her impact, particularly in governance transparency, accessibility of public meetings, and mentorship within the city’s Clerk’s Office.

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

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