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HR473 • 2026

Commending Kurt Rose.

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

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Praise for Kurt Rose

This bill honors Kurt Rose by praising him for being named the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Kurt Rose is a respected leader in Fairfax County.
  • Notes that Kurt Rose was chosen as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston.
  • Lists some of Kurt Rose's community work, like helping kids read and supporting local charities.
  • Asks the House Clerk to give Kurt Rose a copy of this praise.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Kurt Rose
  • The Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston

Terms To Know

Citizen of the Year
An award given to someone who has done a lot for their community.
Rotary Club
A group that helps people and does good things in the community.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only praises Kurt Rose and does not give him any money or special rights.
  • It is unclear how many other people might be honored like this in the future.

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 26109638D

Official Summary Text

Commending Kurt Rose.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Kurt Rose.

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose, a highly admired community leader in Fairfax County, was selected as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston; and

WHEREAS, known for his kindness, leadership, and deep commitment to service, Kurt Rose embodies the very spirit of Rotary International's motto, “Service Above Self”; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose has worked tirelessly to strengthen the Herndon and Reston communities through his passion for education, literacy, and youth development; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose has given generously of his time and resources to support many organizations, including Kids-R-First and its annual Golf Classic, the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta, the South Lakes High School PTSA Food Pantry, Cornerstones, the Reston YMCA, the Reston Historic Trust & Museum, the South Lakes High School band, and the Herndon High School band; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose co-founded and currently leads the RoSigle Community Giving Foundation, raising funds and awareness to expand access to books and literacy programs for families in need; and

WHEREAS, through his leadership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Herndon and Reston, Kurt Rose has helped bring the gift of books into the hands of thousands of young children, fostering a love of reading and opening doors of opportunity for families throughout the region; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose has leveraged his business, Aspen Jewelry Designs, as a platform for community giving by donating items, supporting fundraisers, and helping charitable organizations expand their reach and impact; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose was previously honored with the 2019 Best of Reston Award for Community Service, presented by Cornerstones, in recognition of his generosity and sustained commitment to the Reston community; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Rose was also honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as Lord Fairfax in 2022; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Kurt Rose hereby be commended on the occasion of his selection as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kurt Rose as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his legacy of contributions to the residents of Herndon and Reston.