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SJ244 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Dorothy Lee Wilson.

Celebrating the life of Dorothy Lee Wilson.

Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the resolution will be presented to Dorothy Lee Wilson's family.

Honoring Dorothy Lee Wilson

This legislation honors Dorothy Lee Wilson, who was an educator and community member in Herndon.

What This Bill Does

  • Celebrates the life of Dorothy Lee Wilson.
  • Recognizes her contributions as a dedicated teacher at Montessori Country School for over 40 years.
  • Acknowledges her support for her family and involvement in community activities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Dorothy Lee Wilson's family
  • The Herndon community

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A section used to introduce facts or reasons that support the main purpose of a resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing an official decision or opinion in a legislative document.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Dorothy Lee Wilson.
  • It is unclear what the exact form of presentation to her family will be.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ244ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House

  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

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109418D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Dorothy Lee Wilson.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Dorothy Lee Wilson.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Dorothy Lee Wilson, an esteemed educator, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and beloved member of the Herndon community, died on September 19, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Wilson served at the Montessori Country School in Herndon for more than 40 years, working tirelessly to nurture her students' creativity, confidence, and passion for learning; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Wilson dedicated herself to raising her sons and supporting them in all of their endeavors and was a fixture at their innumerable sporting events and other activities over the years; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Wilson's interests included reading and studying English history, and her greatest joy was spending quality time with family and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, guided throughout her life by her faith, Dorothy Wilson enjoyed worship and fellowship with her community at First Baptist Church of Herndon; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Wilson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Rick, Tim, and Greg, and their families; and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Dorothy Lee Wilson, a treasured member of the Herndon community whose kindness and generosity made an impact on countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dorothy Lee Wilson as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.