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HR252 • 2026

Commending Meg Bohmke.

Commending Meg Bohmke.

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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 provides detailed information about Meg's achievements and contributions, which are summarized in the explanation.

Praise for Meg Bohmke

This bill commends Meg Bohmke for her years of dedicated service on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors and contributions to various community initiatives.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Meg Bohmke for her service to Stafford County.
  • Acknowledges Meg's achievements in transportation, education, public safety, recreation, and regional cooperation.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of this commendation to Meg.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Meg Bohmke
  • Residents of Stafford County

Terms To Know

Clerk of the House of Delegates
The person who keeps records and documents for the Virginia House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give Meg Bohmke new powers.
  • It only expresses commendation from the Legislature to Meg Bohmke.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR252ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-04 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108923D

Official Summary Text

Commending Meg Bohmke.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Meg Bohmke.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Meg Bohmke was elected to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2013 and served the residents of the Falmouth District from 2014 through 2025; she also served one term on the Stafford County School Board; and
WHEREAS, Meg Bohmke was elected by her fellow board members to serve as vice chair of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2017, and she served as chair in 2018, 2020, and 2024; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, Meg Bohmke advanced transportation improvements in Stafford County, including by advocating for dedicated multi-use paths associated with the Chatham Bridge and Falmouth Bridge projects and improvements to crosswalk infrastructure in the Falmouth District; and
WHEREAS, Meg Bohmke supported smart growth initiatives, including downzoning measures to reduce residential density, and initiated discussions and regulatory revisions concerning data center development; and
WHEREAS, Meg Bohmke supported public safety and education initiatives, including the advancement of school construction and reconstruction projects and the establishment of the North Star Early Childhood Education Center, and welcomed the first combined career and volunteer crew at Fire and Rescue Station 1 in Falmouth; and
WHEREAS, Meg Bohmke partnered with community members and county staff to support recreational improvements in Stafford County, including the development of a skateboard facility at St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park and the opening of an inclusive playground at Chichester Park; she also supported the recognition of Olympic diver Mark Lenzi through the naming of the Curtis Memorial Park pool and the creation of a commemorative mural; and
WHEREAS, Meg Bohmke represented Stafford County through her service with regional and statewide organizations, including the Virginia Association of Counties, the Virginia Railway Express, the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the George Washington Regional Commission; and
WHEREAS, over her years of service, Meg Bohmke demonstrated dedication to the residents of Stafford County and contributed to the advancement of infrastructure, education, public safety, recreation, and regional cooperation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Meg Bohmke hereby be commended for her years of service to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the residents of Stafford County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Meg Bohmke as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her service to Stafford County and the Commonwealth.