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HR153 • 2026

Commending Shant'a Miller White.

Commending Shant'a Miller White.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Thornton
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the frequency or nature of events and workshops organized by Parents Against Bullying beyond annual events, monthly workshops, weekly mentoring sessions, summer camps, and school visits.

Commending Shant'a Miller White

This bill commends Shant'a Miller White for her work to raise awareness about bullying and support families affected by it.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Shant'a Miller White for her efforts in fighting against bullying.
  • Recognizes her founding of Parents Against Bullying, a nonprofit organization that helps families deal with the effects of bullying.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Shant'a Miller White
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement praising someone for their good work or achievements.
Nonprofit organization
A group that does not make money and uses all its income to achieve its goals, such as helping people in need.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only expresses appreciation for Shant'a Miller White's work.
  • It does not provide any financial support or legal changes.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR153ER)

  2. 2026-03-02 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-02 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-23 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107808D

Official Summary Text

Commending Shant'a Miller White.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Shant'a Miller White.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, Shant'a Miller White, a trailblazing community leader, entrepreneur, and youth advocate, has touched countless lives through her work to raise awareness of the dangers of bullying and provide resources and support for young people in need; and
WHEREAS, after her family experienced firsthand the traumatic effects of a bullying incident, Shant'a Miller White founded the nonprofit organization Parents Against Bullying to help young people and their families address the physical and psychological consequences of bullying; and
WHEREAS, through Parents Against Bullying, Shant'a Miller White developed initiatives that have helped protect children, families, and communities from the stress and trauma of bullying by fostering communication skills, empathy, and courage in young people; and
WHEREAS, under Shant'a Miller White's leadership, Parents Against Bullying organizes annual events, monthly workshops, weekly mentoring sessions, summer camps, and school visits; the organization also helps community centers and other groups develop and provide strategies to deal with bullying head-on; and
WHEREAS, Shant'a Miller White also offers her insights and expertise to others as the chief executive officer of P.U.S.H. Professional Consulting; and
WHEREAS, Shant'a Miller White has earned recognition from state and national officials for her exceptional accomplishments on behalf of young people and has received a range of awards and accolades from media outlets and civic organizations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Shant'a Miller White hereby be commended for her work as founding executive director of Parents Against Bullying; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Shant'a Miller White as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her achievements in promoting healing, restoration, elevation, and growth among young people.