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HR220 • 2026

Commending Master Sergeant Solomon Drake, VA ANG.

Commending Master Sergeant Solomon Drake, 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 details on future actions or implications beyond the commendation itself.

Praise for Master Sergeant Solomon Drake

This bill commends Master Sergeant Solomon Drake from the Virginia Air National Guard for being named the Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Master Sergeant Solomon Drake for his service in the Virginia Air National Guard.
  • Recognizes him as the Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year in February 2024.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Master Sergeant Solomon Drake
  • The Virginia Air National Guard

Terms To Know

First Sergeant
A senior enlisted leader who helps the commander take care of soldiers or airmen.
Virginia Air National Guard
The part-time air force that supports Virginia and is also ready to help the United States when needed.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or change laws, it only commends Master Sergeant Drake.
  • It does not specify what will happen after presenting the commendation to him.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR220ER)

  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 26108290D

Official Summary Text

Commending Master Sergeant Solomon Drake, VA ANG.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Master Sergeant Solomon Drake, VA ANG.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Solomon Drake, VA ANG, was selected as the Outstanding First Sergeant 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 Solomon Drake; and
WHEREAS, at the time of the award, Solomon Drake was serving as the First Sergeant of the 192nd Medical Group, 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis; and
WHEREAS, as a senior enlisted leader for the 192nd Medical Group, Solomon Drake was a front line ambassador to the unit commander for maintaining the health, morale, and welfare of everyone assigned to the 192nd Medical Group; and
WHEREAS, Solomon Drake 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 Solomon Drake, VA ANG, hereby be commended on the occasion of his selection as the Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year by the Virginia Air National Guard; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Master Sergeant Solomon Drake, VA ANG, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements in service to the Commonwealth.