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SJ198 • 2026

Commending Kathryn Holloway, M.D.

Commending Kathryn Holloway, M.D.

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

Sponsor
VanValkenburg
Last action
2026-03-14
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Honoring Dr. Kathryn Holloway

This resolution honors Dr. Kathryn Holloway, a retired neurosurgeon from the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center, for her long service to veterans.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises Dr. Kathryn Holloway for her 38 years of work at the Richmond VA Medical Center.
  • Recognizes her contributions in improving patient care and training medical professionals.
  • Expresses gratitude for her dedication to veteran health care.
  • Requests that a copy of this resolution be given to Dr. Holloway as an official commendation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Dr. Kathryn Holloway, M.D., who is retiring from the Richmond VA Medical Center after 38 years of service.

Terms To Know

Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center
A hospital run by the U.S. government to provide healthcare for veterans.
Neurosurgery
The medical specialty that deals with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is a commendation and does not change any laws or policies.
  • It only affects Dr. Holloway and those who know about her work at the VA Medical Center.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ198ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-06 Senate

    Presented 26108966D

  7. 2026-03-06 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Kathryn Holloway, M.D.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Kathryn Holloway, M.D.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Kathryn Holloway, M.D., a distinguished neurosurgeon, is retiring from the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center after admirably serving and caring for the nation's veterans for 38 years; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Holloway earned her medical degree from Rutgers University and completed her neurosurgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, during which time she rotated at the Richmond Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, where she discovered a passion for working with veterans; and
WHEREAS, over her tenure at the Richmond VA Medical Center, Kathryn Holloway has worked tirelessly to achieve the best health outcomes for her patients and has been a key proponent of innovations to improve patient care, including deep brain stimulation to treat patients with Parkinson's disease and other disorders; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Holloway has dedicated herself to recruiting a highly competent and qualified staff at the Richmond VA Medical Center, ensuring the hospital's success for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Holloway has been a generous mentor to many nurse practitioners, neurosurgery residents, and other medical professionals at the Richmond VA Medical Center, and she has consistently collaborated with colleagues to enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care; and
WHEREAS, after her retirement from the Richmond VA Medical Center, Kathryn Holloway will work with VCU Health's Department of Neurosurgery, ensuring the Richmond community will continue to benefit from her exceptional leadership, dedication, and expertise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Kathryn Holloway, M.D., for her 38 years of steadfast service at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kathryn Holloway, M.D., as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her contributions to the health and well-being of veterans in Richmond and the Commonwealth.