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HR105 • 2026

Commending John Sharp.

Commending John Sharp.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Griffin
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the effects on individuals other than John Sharp.

Commending John Sharp

This bill commends John Sharp for his long service on the Bedford County Board of Supervisors.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that John Sharp is a respected public servant who has worked hard for over 20 years to help people in Bedford County.
  • Notes that John Sharp has been the longest-serving member of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors since 2006, leading the board multiple times as chair.

Who It Names or Affects

  • John Sharp

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone for their good work or achievements.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or change any rules, it is just a statement to praise John Sharp.
  • The effects of this commendation on people other than John Sharp are unclear.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR105ER)

  2. 2026-02-16 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-16 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-10 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104808D

Official Summary Text

Commending John Sharp.

Current Bill Text

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Commending John Sharp.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026
WHEREAS, John Sharp, an esteemed public servant and longtime member of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors, has greatly served the citizens of Bedford County for more than 20 years; and
WHEREAS, John Sharp has proudly represented District 4 on the Bedford County Board of Supervisors since 2006, making him the longest serving member of the board; and
WHEREAS, John Sharp has led the Bedford County Board of Supervisors on multiple occasions as chair and has been a valued voice on the board, guiding the growth and development of Bedford County and ensuring the well-being of the county's residents; and
WHEREAS, John Sharp is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a degree in electrical and electronics engineering, and he has dedicated more than 30 years of his career to TRAX International Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical services to the United States Government; and
WHEREAS, with great integrity and commitment to the community he serves, John Sharp has helped to make Bedford County a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That John Sharp hereby be commended for his years of service on behalf of the citizens of Bedford County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John Sharp as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his contributions to Bedford County and the Commonwealth.