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SR116 • 2026

Commending Quentin Kidd.

Commending Quentin Kidd.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Marsden
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not explicitly state that the Senate Clerk will present a copy of the resolution to Quentin Kidd; it only suggests that the Clerk prepare such a copy.

Praise for Quentin Kidd

This bill praises Quentin Kidd for his work with the Commission on Civic Education's annual Teacher Summit on Civic Education.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Quentin Kidd should be praised for helping the Commission on Civic Education's annual Teacher Summit on Civic Education.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Quentin Kidd

Terms To Know

Commission on Civic Education
A group that helps teach people about government and how to be active citizens.
Teacher Summit on Civic Education
An event where teachers learn ways to improve civic education in Virginia schools.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Quentin Kidd any money or special rights.
  • The bill only praises Quentin Kidd and does not change any laws.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR116ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109342D

  4. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Quentin Kidd.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Quentin Kidd.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Quentin Kidd, the provost and executive vice president at Christopher Newport University, has contributed greatly to the Commission on Civic Education's annual Teacher Summit on Civic Education; and
WHEREAS, Quentin Kidd has written or edited five books, including the award-winning book on Southern politics,
The Rational Southerner
, which he co-authored with M.V. Hood III and Irwin L. Morris; and
WHEREAS, Quentin Kidd is the editor of
American Government: Readings from Across Society
,
and
Government and Politics in Virginia: The Old Dominion at the 21st Century
, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer reviewed studies, book chapters, and funded research reports; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership and achievements, Quentin Kidd has received a number of gubernatorial appointments to statewide committees and commissions and several awards, including the Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Civic Education was established by the General Assembly in 2005, and it produces an annual Teacher Summit on Civic Education soon after the November election that brings together Virginia educators to discuss strategies for improving civic education in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Quentin Kidd has attended and presented at the Commission on Civic Education's Teacher Summits for many years, collaborating with Bob Holsworth to do an in-depth analysis of the most recent election, which has become a treasured highlight of the summit over the years; and
WHEREAS, by giving generously of his time and expertise, Quentin Kidd has helped to ensure the Commission on Civic Education's Teacher Summit on Civic Education is a great success year after year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Quentin Kidd hereby be commended for his efforts with the Commission on Civic Education's annual Teacher Summit on Civic Education; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Quentin Kidd as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his contributions to civic education in the Commonwealth.