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HJ217 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg.

Celebrating the life of Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg.

Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the exact actions taken beyond symbolic gestures, such as presenting a copy of the resolution to Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg's family.

Celebrating the Life of Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg

This legislation honors Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg, a dedicated educator and philanthropist who made significant contributions to Richmond's community.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg for her work as an educator in Richmond Public Schools.
  • Celebrates her role in founding programs that support gifted students and organizing events for educational development.
  • Acknowledges her philanthropic efforts through the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation, which supports various nonprofit organizations in Richmond.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg
  • Educators and students in Richmond Public Schools
  • Nonprofit organizations supported by the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation

Terms To Know

Philanthropist
A person who donates money or other resources to help others.
Foundation
An organization that uses donated money to support causes and activities, such as education and community development.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide financial assistance or direct benefits.
  • It is a symbolic gesture of respect and recognition for Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg's contributions.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ217ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  3. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House

  7. 2026-03-03 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108425D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg, a passionate educator and devoted philanthropist who touched countless lives throughout the Richmond area, died on July 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Anna Schaberg was born in Charlottesville and grew up in the West End neighborhood of Richmond; she attended what is now Randolph College, then earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University; and
WHEREAS, Anna Schaberg pursued a career as an educator with Richmond Public Schools and began working as a coordinator of programs for gifted students in 1977; she hired a talented team of teachers and created the Special Program for Academic and Creative Excellence; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Anna Schaberg also planned summer programs, special events, and staff development and co-chaired the planning group for the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School; and
WHEREAS, Anna Schaberg was a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond and served as co-chair of Visions 2020 for the Richmond First Club; in 1990, she and her husband formed the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation to support organizations that help the entire Richmond community thrive; and
WHEREAS, after her retirement from teaching in 2000, Anna Schaberg established the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation's grants and gifts program and met with nonprofit leaders to develop a comprehensive picture of community services; the foundation is currently engaged with more than 95 nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area, creating systems of support for affordable housing, workforce development, education, and more; and
WHEREAS, Anna Schaberg will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Bob; her son, Andrew, and his family; and 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 Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg; 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 Anna Lou Aaroe Schaberg as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.