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HR335 • 2026

Commending Lauren Simon, DDS.

Commending Lauren Simon, DDS.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on the exact date or method by which the commendation is presented to Dr. Simon.

Praise for Dr. Lauren Simon

This bill commends Dr. Lauren Simon, a dentist in Nokesville, Virginia, for her exceptional service and dedication to improving dental care.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Dr. Lauren Simon for providing exceptional dental services to the community of Nokesville for over a decade.
  • Recognizes Dr. Simon's three-year service as a dentist in the United States Army.
  • Acknowledges her participation in various dental mission trips and volunteer programs, such as Give Kids A Smile.
  • Requests that the Clerk of the House of Delegates present Dr. Simon with a copy of this commendation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Dr. Lauren Simon, DDS
  • The House of Delegates in Virginia

Terms To Know

Health Professions Scholarship
A special award given to doctors and dentists by the military or Veterans Affairs.
House of Delegates
The group that makes laws in Virginia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial benefits or special rights to Dr. Simon.
  • It only expresses commendation for her professional achievements and contributions to the community.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR335ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108131D

Official Summary Text

Commending Lauren Simon, DDS.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Lauren Simon, DDS.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, Lauren Simon, DDS, a trusted dentist in Nokesville, has provided exceptional service to the community for more than a decade, changing countless lives by transforming smiles and promoting good oral health; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from dental school, Dr. Simon received a Health Professions Scholarship, a prestigious honor offered by branches of the United States Armed Forces and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Simon served the nation for three years as a dentist in the United States Army, providing outstanding care to her fellow service members; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Simon settled in Nokesville and worked in private practice before establishing Nokesville Family Dentistry in 2016; under her leadership, Nokesville Family Dentistry is well known for its welcoming atmosphere and compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Simon is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society; and
WHEREAS, outside of the Nokesville community, Dr. Simon has participated in dental mission trips to Jamaica, Guatemala, and Moldova and volunteered with various Mission of Mercy projects and the Give Kids A Smile program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Lauren Simon, DDS, hereby be commended for her service to the Nokesville community as a dentist; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Lauren Simon, DDS, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her professional achievements and contributions to the advancement of oral health care.