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HR217 • 2026

Commending Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG.

Commending Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Feggans
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 Master Sergeant Salcedo's achievements beyond her selection as Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The bill is a symbolic gesture without any financial or policy changes.

Praise for Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo

This bill honors Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo from the Virginia Air National Guard for being named the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo for her selection as the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the Virginia Air National Guard in February 2024.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Virginia Air National Guard (VA ANG)
A part of the United States Air Force that serves as a reserve force for Virginia.
Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
An award given to recognize exceptional leadership and service among noncommissioned officers in the Virginia Air National Guard.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes in policy.
  • It is a symbolic gesture expressing appreciation for Master Sergeant Salcedo's work.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR217ER)

  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 26108275D

Official Summary Text

Commending Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
Commending Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG, was selected as the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the Virginia Air National Guard in February 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Air National Guard provides reserve elements to the United States Air Force and serves as the aerial component of the Virginia National Guard, protecting the skies over the Commonwealth through the outstanding contributions of members like Grace Salcedo; and
WHEREAS, at the time of the award, Grace Salcedo was serving as a security forces squad leader for the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis; and
WHEREAS, Grace Salcedo maintained a wide range of knowledge in weapon systems, antiterrorism, law enforcement, air base ground defense, and combat arms to ensure base security; and
WHEREAS, Grace Salcedo received this prestigious honor at the Virginia Air National Guard's annual awards ceremony in February 2024; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG, hereby be commended on the occasion of her selection as the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Master Sergeant Grace Salcedo, VA ANG, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her achievements in service to the Commonwealth.