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HJ308 • 2026

Commending Jeannine Prokop.

Commending Jeannine Prokop.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Shin
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Praise for Jeannine Prokop

This bill praises Jeannine Prokop for winning a fencing championship.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the General Assembly is proud of Jeannine Prokop's achievement in winning the Pan American Fencing Championship.
  • Tells the Clerk to give Jeannine Prokop a copy of this praise as a way to show how much they admire her work.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Jeannine Prokop, who won the fencing championship
  • The Clerk of the House of Delegates, who will give Jeannine a copy of this praise

Terms To Know

General Assembly
A group that makes laws for Virginia.
Clerk of the House of Delegates
An official who helps run meetings and keeps records in the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or change any rules, it is just a way to praise Jeannine Prokop.
  • The bill only talks about what happened in the past and does not say anything about future plans for Jeannine.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ308ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  6. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  7. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  8. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109329D

Official Summary Text

Commending Jeannine Prokop.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Jeannine Prokop.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Jeannine Prokop, a resident of Herndon, captured the Pan American Fencing Championship in the Women's Epee Veteran 1 (50 to 59-year-old) category on August 19, 2024, in San Jose, Costa Rica; and
WHEREAS, Jeannine Prokop went undefeated in five-touch bouts in a pool of six competitors representing the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and the United States; and
WHEREAS, in the direct elimination round to 10-touch bouts, Jeannine Prokop defeated opponents from Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Puerto Rico to receive the Gold Medal from the International Fencing Federation, the international governing body for the sport of fencing, which sponsors the Pan American Fencing Championships; and
WHEREAS, Jeannine Prokop is coached by fencing maestro Marco Secco, trains at the NOVA Fencing and Archery Club in Falls Church, and is a lifetime member of USA Fencing, the national governing body for the sport of fencing in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Jeannine Prokop's accomplishments are the result of her hard work and dedication and have brought great pride to the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Jeannine Prokop for winning the 2024 Pan American Fencing Championship in the Women's Epee Veteran 1 (50 to 59-year-old) category; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jeannine Prokop as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her achievements and best wishes for her continued success in future seasons.