KLS Keeping Law Simple Legislation in plain English

Straight-ahead summaries built from the official bill text. We keep the source links front and center and leave the decision up to you.

Back to Virginia

HR440 • 2026

Commending the Spotsylvania Memorial Park.

Commending the Spotsylvania Memorial Park.

Children Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Cole, J.G.
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes details about Jaimie Ashton's work that are supported by the bill text, but it does not specify if these individuals were directly involved or just acknowledged.

Commending the Spotsylvania Memorial Park

This law commends the Spotsylvania Memorial Park, which honors school-age children from Spotsylvania County who have passed away.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Spotsylvania Memorial Park for being a place to honor and remember school-age children from Spotsylvania County who have passed away.
  • Recognizes Jaimie Ashton's work in creating the park with help from local leaders and community members.
  • Notes that the park includes benches engraved with names of lost children, offering families a peaceful space to gather and reflect.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Families who have lost children
  • Community members who use the Spotsylvania Memorial Park

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement of praise or approval.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not provide any funding for the park.
  • It only expresses appreciation and does not change any laws or rules.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR440ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109637D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Spotsylvania Memorial Park.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending the Spotsylvania Memorial Park.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the Spotsylvania Memorial Park was established on the grounds of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools administration building in 2025 as a place for families and community members to remember and honor school-age children from Spotsylvania County who have passed away; and
WHEREAS, the Spotsylvania Memorial Park was envisioned by Jaimie Ashton, a parent and child advocate, who worked in collaboration with the Spotsylvania County School Board, school division leadership, and community members to bring the project to fruition; and
WHEREAS, the Spotsylvania Memorial Park includes benches engraved with the names of children who have passed away and provides a peaceful space where families and community members may gather, reflect, and remember their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, the project brought together families, educators, local leaders, and community organizations in support of those who have experienced the profound loss of a child; and
WHEREAS, the Spotsylvania Memorial Park reflects the commitment of the Spotsylvania community to compassion, remembrance, and support for families who are grieving; and
WHEREAS, by providing a place for remembrance and reflection, the Spotsylvania Memorial Park serves as a lasting tribute to the lives of children lost too soon and a symbol of unity and care within the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Spotsylvania Memorial Park hereby be commended for providing a place of remembrance, reflection, and support for families and members of the Spotsylvania County community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Spotsylvania County School Board as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for its efforts to establish the Spotsylvania Memorial Park and support families in the community.