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HR232 • 2026

Commending Tonya B. Lacey.

Commending Tonya B. Lacey.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Cole, J.G.
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 Tonya B. Lacey's recognition as the first Black woman to serve in her position or the impact on city council members and residents.

Commending Tonya B. Lacey

This bill commends Tonya B. Lacey on her retirement from the City of Fredericksburg after over 33 years of service.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Tonya B. Lacey for her retirement as clerk of council in the City of Fredericksburg.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Tonya B. Lacey

Terms To Know

Clerk of council
A person who manages official records and meetings for a city council.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits to Tonya B. Lacey.
  • It is a symbolic gesture and does not create new laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR232ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-03 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108584D

Official Summary Text

Commending Tonya B. Lacey.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Tonya B. Lacey, the first Black woman to serve as clerk of council in the City of Fredericksburg, retired on September 1, 2025, after more than 33 years of exceptional service to the city; and
WHEREAS, Tonya Lacey began her career in local government as a city manager receptionist from 1992 to 1999, then served as secretary of planning from 1999 to 2002, and secretary to the city manager from 2002 to 2009; and
WHEREAS, Tonya Lacey was hired as clerk of council in 2009 and obtained her certified municipal clerk certification in 2011 and her master municipal clerk certification in 2019; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her vital role supporting the Fredericksburg City Council, Tonya Lacey has also served as assistant to the mayor, records manager, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer, facilitating more than 797 FOIA requests; and
WHEREAS, over the course of her career, Tonya Lacey attended approximately 411 Fredericksburg City Council meetings and 452 work sessions, writing approximately 7,617 pages of meeting minutes into the record; and
WHEREAS, Tonya Lacey became a pillar of knowledge for the City of Fredericksburg by providing the essential services of preparing and preserving official records, facilitating clear and transparent communication between the governing body and the public, and serving as a central point of contact for councilmembers, city staff, and members of the public; and
WHEREAS, Tonya Lacey's trailblazing achievements have been commemorated in the Fredericksburg Area Museum's Living Legacies exhibit, a testament to her integrity, dedication to service, and commitment to excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Tonya B. Lacey hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as clerk of council in the City of Fredericksburg; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tonya B. Lacey as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her incredible contributions to the Fredericksburg community.