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SJ234 • 2026

Commending Virginia Western Community College.

Commending Virginia Western Community College.

Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details about future plans or current initiatives beyond acknowledging past contributions.

Praise for Virginia Western Community College

This bill praises Virginia Western Community College on its 60th anniversary for providing education, workforce development, and community partnerships.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Virginia Western Community College for being established in 1966 as part of the Virginia Community College System.
  • Recognizes the college's role in offering educational opportunities to citizens of Roanoke and Southwest Virginia.
  • Praises the college for its contributions to workforce development through various programs and training.
  • Celebrates how the college supports students pursuing higher education or starting their careers.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Virginia Western Community College
  • Students at Virginia Western Community College
  • People in Roanoke and Southwest Virginia

Terms To Know

Community college
A type of school that offers two-year degrees or certificates, often for less money than four-year colleges.
Workforce development
Programs and training to help people get better jobs or learn new skills.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or change laws, it just says nice things about the college.
  • The bill only talks about what Virginia Western Community College has done in the past and does not say anything about future plans.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ234ER)

  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. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109127D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Virginia Western Community College.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Virginia Western Community College.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Virginia Western Community College was established in 1966 as part of the Virginia Community College System and has, for 60 years, provided accessible, affordable, and high-quality educational opportunities to the citizens of the Commonwealth, particularly in Roanoke and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Western Community College has played a vital role in workforce development by offering associate degree programs, certificates, career and technical education, and customized training that meet the evolving needs of local industries and employers; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Western Community College has empowered generations of students to pursue higher education, transfer to four-year institutions, advance in their careers, and achieve personal and professional success; and
WHEREAS, through partnerships with regional school divisions, businesses, and community organizations, Virginia Western Community College has strengthened economic growth and expanded educational pathways for residents of Southwest Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and supporters of Virginia Western Community College have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community service; and
WHEREAS, the 60th anniversary of Virginia Western Community College is a fitting occasion to recognize Virginia Western Community College's enduring contributions to the Commonwealth and to celebrate its legacy of opportunity and achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Virginia Western Community College on the occasion of its 60th anniversary for its outstanding service to the Commonwealth and its citizens; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Virginia Western Community College as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration and best wishes for continued success in the years to come.