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HJ61 • 2026

Commending Fred Wayne Weatherman.

Commending Fred Wayne Weatherman.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Cornett
Last action
2026-04-02
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify any limitations or unknowns beyond what is stated in the summary.

Praise for Fred Wayne Weatherman

This bill honors Fred Wayne Weatherman for his service on the Grayson County School Board and his work with youth baseball.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Fred Wayne Weatherman for his contributions to education in Grayson County.
  • Recognizes his dedication as a member of the Grayson County School Board for over two decades.
  • Praises his efforts in establishing and supporting Dixie Youth Baseball in Grayson County.
  • Requests that Fred Wayne Weatherman receive an official copy of this commendation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Fred Wayne Weatherman

Terms To Know

Commendation
An expression of praise or approval for someone's actions or achievements.
Dixie Youth Baseball
A youth baseball organization that provides opportunities for young players to develop their skills and enjoy the sport.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide financial support or change any laws.
  • It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the General Assembly.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-02 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ61ER)

  2. 2026-01-29 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-01-29 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  4. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Received

  5. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  6. 2026-01-26 House

    Engrossed by House

  7. 2026-01-26 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  8. 2026-01-20 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104473D

Official Summary Text

Commending Fred Wayne Weatherman.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Fred Wayne Weatherman.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, January 29, 2026
WHEREAS, Fred Wayne Weatherman, a distinguished public servant and local education leader, concluded his tenure on the Grayson County School Board at the end of 2025; and
WHEREAS, Fred Weatherman proudly served the students and families of Grayson County for 20 years as a member of the Grayson County School Board, first from January 1996 to December 2003, and then from January 2014 to December 2025; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Grayson County School Board, Fred Weatherman worked tirelessly to ensure that Grayson County's students and faculty were equipped with the resources and facilities they needed to achieve success both in and out of the classroom; and
WHEREAS, beyond his work as a public servant, Fred Weatherman played an instrumental role in establishing a Dixie Youth Baseball league in Grayson County in 1982, creating an organization that has made a profoundly positive impact on countless young people's lives; and
WHEREAS, Fred Weatherman has remained actively involved with what is today the Grayson County Diamond Youth Baseball League over the years and was inducted into the Dixie Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019; and
WHEREAS, with great professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to his community's well-being, Fred Weatherman has helped to make Grayson County a wonderful place to live, work, and learn; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Fred Wayne Weatherman as he concludes his tenure on the Grayson County School Board; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Fred Wayne Weatherman as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to Grayson County and best wishes in his future endeavors.