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HR301 • 2026

Commending Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG.

Commending Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Thornton
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 the bill's effective date or any limitations beyond those explicitly stated in the summary and text.

Honoring Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke

This bill commends Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke from the Virginia Air National Guard for being named the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke for his achievements in service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Recognizes him as the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the Virginia Air National Guard.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Virginia Air National Guard (VA ANG)
A part of the United States Air Force that provides reserve forces to protect Virginia.
Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
An award given by the VA ANG to recognize top enlisted leaders.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes in policy.
  • It only expresses commendation and admiration for Senior Master Sergeant Enke's service.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR301ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-05 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108261D

Official Summary Text

Commending Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG, was selected as the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the Virginia Air National Guard in February 2025; 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 Zachary Enke; and
WHEREAS, Zachary Enke serves as the senior enlisted leader of the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis; and
WHEREAS, Zachary Enke also serves as the Commander's Action Group senior enlisted leader, managing high-level operations, policy, readiness, and communication, while acting as the primary liaison on personnel welfare in the 192nd Wing; and
WHEREAS, Zachary Enke received this prestigious honor at the Virginia Air National Guard's annual awards ceremony in February 2025; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG, hereby be commended on the occasion of his selection as the Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer 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 Senior Master Sergeant Zachary Enke, VA ANG, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements in service to the Commonwealth.