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HR450 • 2026

Commending Bettie F. Williams Elementary School.

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Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Askew
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 school's contributions over six decades or its legacy of academic excellence. The term 'Tri-Campus' was removed as it is not directly supported by the provided summary.

Praising Bettie F. Williams Elementary School

This bill commends Bettie F. Williams Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on its 65th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Bettie F. Williams Elementary School on the occasion of its 65th anniversary.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Bettie F. Williams Elementary School in Virginia Beach

Terms To Know

Commendation
An expression of praise or approval for someone's achievements.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide financial support or change any laws, it is purely an expression of praise.
  • It only affects the specific school and its community in Virginia Beach.

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 26109405D

Official Summary Text

Commending Bettie F. Williams Elementary School.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Bettie F. Williams Elementary School.

WHEREAS, for 65 years, Bettie F. Williams Elementary School in Virginia Beach has offered its students guidance, compassion, and transformational educational opportunities, contributing to their success both in and out of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Bettie F. Williams Elementary School opened in 1961 in what was then Princess Anne County and was named in honor of Bettie Forbes Williams, a distinguished local educator who taught in several county schools and later served as the supervisor of the county's elementary schools for Black students; and

WHEREAS, Bettie F. Williams Elementary School quickly grew with the community, added classroom space, reconfigured grade levels over time, and became one of the first schools in Virginia Beach to implement year-round education before joining with Newtown Elementary School and Diamond Springs Elementary School to form the Bayside Tri-Campus, the first elementary tri-campus in the division; and

WHEREAS, today, Bettie F. Williams Elementary School continues to serve students and carries forward its namesake's legacy of academic excellence, opportunity, and strong community engagement; and

WHEREAS, Bettie F. Williams Elementary School challenges its students with a rigorous and demanding education while providing the resources and assistance they need to succeed, empowering them to achieve their full potential; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Bettie F. Williams Elementary School are the result of the visionary leadership of its administration, the hard work and dedication of its faculty and staff, and the unwavering support of its families and the entire Virginia Beach community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Bettie F. Williams Elementary School in Virginia Beach hereby be commended on the occasion of its 65th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bettie F. Williams Elementary School as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the school's contributions to Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth.