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HR472 • 2026

Commending Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Glass
Last action
2026-03-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material provides additional details about Linda Fox's work as a substitute teacher and receiving an award from Fox News 3, which were not mentioned in the original candidate explanation but are part of the bill text.

Honoring Linda Fox

This bill commends Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, a retired Navy officer who has inspired many through her service and dedication.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises Linda Fox for her long-term service in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1995.
  • Recognizes her work as an instructor at Matthew Fontaine Maury High School after retiring from the Navy.
  • Commends her efforts to run over 1,000 races and beat cancer three times since 2006.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret.

Terms To Know

Master Chief Petty Officer
The highest enlisted rank in the United States Navy.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is a commendation and does not provide any financial or legal benefits to Linda Fox.
  • It also mentions her contributions as a substitute teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, though this detail was not included in the candidate explanation.

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 26109645D

Official Summary Text

Commending Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret.

WHEREAS, Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret., has inspired the Hampton Roads community for many years through her service, dedication, and strength; and

WHEREAS, Linda Fox served the country with honor and distinction from 1974 to 1995 as a member of the United States Navy, overcoming the challenges of being a women in a male-dominated space to achieve the prestigious rank of master chief petty officer; and

WHEREAS, following her service, Linda Fox dedicated herself to training future sailors and officers and other young people as a naval science instructor with the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Matthew Fontaine Maury High School in Norfolk; and

WHEREAS, following a diagnosis of cancer, Linda Fox set out in 2006 to run more than 1,000 races; she has since surpassed that feat, while also beating cancer three times; and

WHEREAS, in recent years, Linda Fox has given generously of her time to support the growth and well-being of young people as a substitute teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in other capacities; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her commitment to serving others, Fox News 3 presented Linda Fox with its People Taking Action award in 2016; and

WHEREAS, as a source of love, hope, and joy in the Hampton Roads community, Linda Fox has made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret., hereby be commended for her service, dedication, and strength; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Master Chief Petty Officer Linda Fox, USN, Ret., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth.