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HJ290 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber.

Celebrating the life of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber.

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Sponsor
Thomas
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
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Celebrating the Life of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber, a dedicated member of the Haymarket community.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber with sadness.
  • Highlights her education achievements including bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from George Mason University.
  • Acknowledges her long-term service to homeless veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Celebrates her kindness, generosity, and impact on many lives.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mary Gay Cobb Koerber's family and friends
  • The Haymarket community

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A section in a resolution that explains the reasons for the action being taken.
RESOLVED
A statement in a resolution expressing an official decision or opinion.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing and honoring Mary Gay Cobb Koerber.
  • It is unclear what the exact impact will be on those affected by this recognition.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ290ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  6. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  7. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  8. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  9. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  10. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House

  11. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108524D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber.

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Celebrating the life of Mary Gay Cobb Koerber.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Mary Gay Cobb Koerber, a beloved member of the Haymarket community, died on October 7, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, compassion, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from West Springfield High School, Gay Koerber earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1972, followed by a master's degree in 1974, from George Mason University; and
WHEREAS, Gay Koerber devoted decades of her career to serving the needs of homeless veterans with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Gay Koerber demonstrated extraordinary generosity and concern for the well-being of others both in her professional and personal life, and her friendship was a cherished gift to many; and
WHEREAS, Gay Koerber will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her son, Chuck, and his family 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 Mary Gay Cobb Koerber, a treasured member of the Haymarket community whose loving spirit and unwavering commitment to helping others made an impact on countless lives; 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 Mary Gay Cobb Koerber as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.