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HR203 • 2026

Commending Joseph E. Kornhoff.

Commending Joseph E. Kornhoff.

Labor
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Wiley
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 all of Kornhoff's achievements, only mentioning some awards and positions.

Commending Joseph E. Kornhoff

This bill commends Joseph E. Kornhoff for his service to the nation, including his military career and leadership at the Pentagon Memorial Fund.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Joseph E. Kornhoff for his service in the U.S. Army and as a civilian employee of the Department of the Army.
  • Recognizes his leadership at the Pentagon Memorial Fund.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Joseph E. Kornhoff
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Pentagon Memorial Fund
A nonprofit organization that preserves the memory of Americans who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Bronze Star
An award given to military personnel for heroic or meritorious service in combat.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes laws, it is purely a commendation.
  • It only affects the individuals and organizations mentioned directly in the text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR203ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-02 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108595D

Official Summary Text

Commending Joseph E. Kornhoff.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Joseph E. Kornhoff.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Joseph E. Kornhoff serves as the executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization that preserves the memory of Americans whose lives were lost during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Kornhoff grew up in Fairfax County and graduated from Robinson Secondary School before attending college at Eastern Kentucky University; and
WHEREAS, following graduation from Eastern Kentucky University in 2008, Joseph Kornhoff was commissioned in the United States Army, where he served until 2014; and
WHEREAS, during his time in the United States Army, Joseph Kornhoff served in the 101st Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and the 5th Special Forces Group and completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his service, Joseph Kornhoff received several commendations, including a Bronze Star, a U.S. Army Achievement Medal, a U.S. Army Commendation Medal, and a Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Joseph Kornhoff was honorably discharged as a captain, whereupon he continued to serve his nation as a civilian employee at the United States Department of the Army; and
WHEREAS, during his time with the U.S. Department of the Army, Joseph Kornhoff's leadership and dedication were recognized with several commendations, including the Civilian Service Commendation Medal and the U.S. Army Civilian Achievement Medal; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, Joseph Kornhoff received his master's degree in business administration from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, Joseph Kornhoff was appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates to serve as a commissioner on the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, where he served until January 2024; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, Joseph Kornhoff became executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, which oversees the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Kornhoff has received recognition for his work as executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, including being listed by
Politico
in December 2025 as a “D.C. Influencer” and selected as a 2026 nominee for the Leadership Center of Arlington's “40 Under 40”; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Joseph E. Kornhoff hereby be commended for his years of service to the nation, his leadership, and his ongoing work as executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joseph E. Kornhoff as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his patriotism and service.