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HR304 • 2026

Commending Mae B. Midkiff.

Commending Mae B. Midkiff.

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

Sponsor
Ballard
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Commending Mae B. Midkiff

This bill commends Mae B. Midkiff on her retirement from the Giles County Republican Committee after over 32 years of service.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Mae B. Midkiff on her retirement as chair of the Giles County Republican Committee after more than 32 years of service.
  • Recognizes her contributions to community, family, and faith in Southwest Virginia.
  • Highlights her leadership roles within the committee, including chair since the late 2000s.
  • Acknowledges her achievements such as launching the Stafford-Morris Dinner event and establishing the Committee's headquarters.
  • Presents Mae B. Midkiff with a copy of this resolution from the House of Delegates.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mae B. Midkiff
  • The Giles County Republican Committee

Terms To Know

Republican Committee
A group within a political party that works to support the party's candidates and policies.
Resolution
An official statement or decision made by a legislative body, often expressing approval or commendation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide financial benefits or changes to laws.
  • It is an honorary resolution and has no legal impact beyond recognition.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR304ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-06 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108426D

Official Summary Text

Commending Mae B. Midkiff.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Mae B. Midkiff.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, in 2026, Mae B. Midkiff retired as chair of the Giles County Republican Committee, concluding more than 32 years of service to the committee in various capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mae Midkiff grew up in Giles County and raised her own family there with her husband, Newton “Junior” Midkiff; throughout her life, she has epitomized Southwest Virginia values through her devotion to her family, community, and faith; and
WHEREAS, having previously volunteered with community organizations and her church for decades, Mae Midkiff joined the Giles County Republican Committee (the Committee) in 1994; she held several leadership roles, including vice chair, until she was elected as chair in the late 2000s; and
WHEREAS, during Mae Midkiff's tenure as chair, the Committee worked diligently to advance Republican priorities and drive voter engagement throughout Giles County and Southwest Virginia, leading to the successful election of state and federal Republican candidates; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Mae Midkiff and the Committee launched the widely successful Stafford-Morris Dinner, which has become a staple in Southwest Virginia politics and has hosted many prominent guests and continues to be an important event for the Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Mae Midkiff oversaw the establishment of the Committee's permanent headquarters at the Howard Morris Center, in Pearisburg, which has served as both the Committee's nerve center and as a gathering place that has hosted dozens of Republican Party events and served as a hub for volunteers during election seasons; and
WHEREAS, the headquarters building is named after Mae Midkiff's longtime friend and mentor, Howard Morris, who previously served as chair of the Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Ninth Congressional District Republican Committee recognized Mae Midkiff's many achievements and awarded her the Chairman of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, in 2026, the Giles County Republican Committee awarded Mae Midkiff the Lifetime Achievement Award for her legacy of service to the Republican Party; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Mae B. Midkiff hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as chair of the Giles County Republican Committee; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Mae B. Midkiff as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her decades of contributions to the residents of Giles County and Southwest Virginia.