HJ182 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Jane Kamps Strauss.

Education

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Sullivan
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact impact on educators and students in Fairfax County beyond mentioning her contributions to education.

Honoring Jane Kamps Strauss

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Jane Kamps Strauss, a dedicated educator and public servant in Fairfax County.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes the death of Jane Kamps Strauss with sadness.
Highlights her achievements as an educator and community leader.
Lists the awards she received for her service to education and civic organizations.
Expresses respect for her memory by presenting a copy of this resolution to her family.

Who It Names or Affects

Jane Kamps Strauss's family
The Fairfax County School Board

Terms To Know

Clerk of the House of Delegates: An official who manages the records and documents for the Virginia House of Delegates.
General Assembly: The legislative body of a state, in this case, Virginia.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not create any new laws or policies.
It is an expression of respect and honor for Jane Kamps Strauss.

Bill History

2026-04-09 House
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ182ER)
2026-03-05 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-03-05 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-03-03 Senate
Received
2026-03-03 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk
2026-03-02 House
Engrossed by House
2026-03-02 House
Agreed to by House
2026-02-26 House
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105779D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Jane Kamps Strauss.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Jane Kamps Strauss.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, Jane Kamps Strauss, a dedicated educator, esteemed public servant, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and beloved member of the McLean community, died on April 11, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Jane “Janie” Kamps Strauss earned a bachelor's degree in history from George Washington University and a master's degree in teaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education; and
WHEREAS, Janie Strauss was a preschool and elementary school teacher for many years, contributing greatly to the growth and maturation of her students; and
WHEREAS, Janie Strauss was a longtime member of the Fairfax County School Board, where she worked tirelessly to ensure the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Fairfax County's students and the success of its schools; and
WHEREAS, Janie Strauss served as chair of The Cappies, a nonprofit organization that supports and trains high school theater and journalism students, and was highly involved with various other education and civic organizations in the Fairfax County area; and
WHEREAS, Janie Strauss received several honors and awards in recognition of her service, including the Virginia School Boards Association's Advocate in Education Award and Dranesville District Lady Fairfax honors from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by her husband, Bill, Janie Strauss will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Melanie, Victoria, Rebecca, and Eric, and their families and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Jane Kamps Strauss, whose legacy of love, kindness, and service will be cherished by all who knew her; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Jane Kamps Strauss as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.