HR78 • 2026

Commending Carolyn Griffin.

Healthcare

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Wiley
Last action: 2026-04-16
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text provides additional details about Carolyn Griffin's volunteer work that are not supported by the official summary but are included in the bill text itself.

Commending Carolyn Griffin

This bill commends Carolyn Griffin for her six decades of volunteer work at Winchester Medical Center.

What This Bill Does

Says that Carolyn Griffin should be praised for her work.
Notes that she has been a volunteer at the hospital for 60 years.

Who It Names or Affects

Carolyn Griffin
Winchester Medical Center

Terms To Know

Volunteer: Someone who works for free to help others or support a cause.
Resolution: A formal statement by a group, like the House of Delegates, expressing an opinion or decision.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not provide any financial benefits or official titles to Carolyn Griffin.
Only expresses appreciation and does not change laws or policies.

Bill History

2026-04-16 House
Bill text as passed House (HR78ER)
2026-02-09 House
Engrossed by House
2026-02-09 House
Agreed to by House by voice vote
2026-02-05 House
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105737D

Official Summary Text

Commending Carolyn Griffin.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

Commending Carolyn Griffin.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Carolyn Griffin of Winchester has served as a volunteer at Winchester Medical Center for six decades, becoming one of the most well-known and beloved figures in the hospital community; and
WHEREAS, although Carolyn Griffin has never been a paid employee of the hospital, her selfless dedication and consistent presence have provided comfort, cheer, and vital support not only to patients and staff, but also to the community at large; and
WHEREAS, in her role as chair of the Animal Assisted Therapy program, Carolyn Griffin has guided compassionate efforts that harness the healing power of human-animal bonds, bringing relief and companionship to individuals during times of illness, stress, and recovery; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Griffin's six decades of continuous volunteer involvement reflect an exceptional span of service that exemplifies loyalty, resilience, and civic responsibility—qualities at the heart of the Commonwealth's finest traditions; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Griffin's service has inspired peers, strengthened institutional culture at the hospital, and affirmed the importance of volunteering as a cornerstone of compassionate health care and community wellness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Carolyn Griffin hereby be commended for her 60 years of volunteer service to Winchester Medical Center and the community as a whole; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Carolyn Griffin as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her legacy of service and steadfast devotion to others.