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HR19 • 2026

Commending Hunter Ringer.

Commending Hunter Ringer.

Agriculture Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes details about specific awards and events which are supported by the official bill text, but some claims were narrowed or removed due to lack of direct support.

Commending Hunter Ringer

This bill commends Hunter Ringer, a student leader at Brentsville District High School who has excelled in promoting agricultural education and community engagement.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Hunter Ringer for his leadership in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization.
  • Recognizes Hunter Ringer's efforts in promoting agricultural education through events like an agricultural expo.
  • Acknowledges Hunter Ringer’s work with local leaders to support policies that benefit agriculture education.
  • Requests that a copy of this commendation be given to Hunter Ringer.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Hunter Ringer, the student leader being honored.
  • The House of Delegates members who passed the bill.

Terms To Know

Future Farmers of America (FFA)
An organization that helps students learn about agriculture and prepares them for careers in farming and related fields.
National Chapter 3-Star Award
An award given to FFA chapters that meet all quality standards set by the National FFA Organization, showing excellence in community building and agricultural education.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes laws; it is purely a commendation.
  • It only affects Hunter Ringer and those involved in its passage.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR19ER)

  2. 2026-01-26 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-01-26 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-01-19 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105751D

Official Summary Text

Commending Hunter Ringer.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Hunter Ringer.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
WHEREAS, Hunter Ringer, a senior at Brentsville District High School, has promoted the growth of the agricultural sector in Prince William County and provided outstanding leadership to his fellow students as president of the Brentsville Future Farmers of America; and
WHEREAS, under Hunter Ringer's leadership, the Brentsville Future Farmers of America (FFA) has achieved great success in promoting agricultural education and preparing students for careers in the agricultural sector, receiving the State Superior Gold Chapter Award and the prestigious National Chapter 3-Star Award from the National FFA Organization in 2024; and
WHEREAS, the National Chapter 3-Star Award is presented to chapters that incorporate all 15 core FFA quality standards into their programs, demonstrating the Brentsville FFA's commitment to building communities, strengthening agriculture, and growing leaders, as well as promoting good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, scholarship, and career success; and
WHEREAS, in October 2025, Hunter Ringer and the Brentsville FFA launched an agricultural expo to invigorate community interest in agriculture; students coordinated with local businesses, institutions of higher education, and the Virginia FFA to plan the event, which included examples of modern and antique agricultural equipment, road safety education, livestock, and family-friendly activities; and
WHEREAS, through the agricultural expo, Hunter Ringer and the Brentsville FFA promoted the importance of the roles that farming and other agricultural careers play in everyday life; and
WHEREAS, Hunter Ringer and the other members of the Brentsville FFA have actively engaged with local and state leaders to support policies that will enhance agricultural education and ensure the agricultural sector remains an important pillar of the Commonwealth's vibrant economy; and
WHEREAS, during Hunter Ringer's tenure as an officer of the organization, the Brentsville FFA has gone above and beyond to create programs and pursue opportunities that benefit its members, all students at Brentsville District High School, and the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work with the Brentsville FFA, Hunter Ringer also serves as a member of the Prince William-Fairfax Farm Bureau Board and chair of the Young Farmers Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Hunter Ringer hereby be commended for his leadership and achievements as president of the Brentsville Future Farmers of America; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Hunter Ringer as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his years of contributions to the agricultural sector and service to his fellow students in Prince William County.