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HR435 • 2026

Commending Angela York.

Commending Angela York.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Simonds
Last action
2026-03-13
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.

Commending Angela York

This bill commends Angela York for her leadership at THRIVE Peninsula, which helps families in Virginia.

What This Bill Does

  • Commemorates Angela York's decade of service as the executive director of THRIVE Peninsula.
  • Recognizes the expansion and improvement of services under Angela York’s leadership.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Angela York
  • People who work at or are helped by THRIVE Peninsula

Terms To Know

THRIVE Peninsula
A nonprofit organization that helps families in Virginia with food, financial assistance, and supportive resources.
Executive Director
The person who is in charge of running an organization.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Angela York any special rights or benefits.
  • It only acknowledges her contributions and leadership at THRIVE Peninsula.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109414D

Official Summary Text

Commending Angela York.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Angela York.
WHEREAS, Angela York, a dedicated nonprofit leader of integrity and vision, has served for 10 years as executive director of THRIVE Peninsula, guiding the organization with compassion, humility, and a steadfast commitment to serving others; and
WHEREAS, THRIVE Peninsula, formerly Denbigh United Christian Outreach, has served families in Newport News, Hampton, and York County since 1973, providing food, financial assistance, and supportive resources to help neighbors navigate hardship and move toward stability; and
WHEREAS, under Angela York's leadership, THRIVE Peninsula broadened its services and community impact, including the opening of the Peninsula's first free grocery store style market and the development of programs offering bilingual support, financial coaching, resource navigation, and educational opportunities for families; and
WHEREAS, through Angela York's thoughtful leadership, THRIVE Peninsula has strengthened partnerships with volunteers, churches, businesses, and civic organizations while expanding services to assist more than 40,000 people annually across the Virginia Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, Angela York's dedication has helped foster a community where compassion, partnership, and service work together to ensure that families across the Virginia Peninsula have the opportunity to thrive; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Angela York hereby be commended for her decade of outstanding leadership as executive director of THRIVE Peninsula and for her significant contributions to the well-being of families across the Virginia Peninsula; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Angela York as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration and appreciation for her service.