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SR122 • 2026

Commending Kurt Rose.

Commending Kurt Rose.

Education
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact impact on residents of Fairfax County, only that it commends Kurt Rose for his work in Herndon and Reston communities.

Commending Kurt Rose

This bill commends Kurt Rose for being named Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Kurt Rose as the Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston.
  • Recognizes Kurt Rose's work to strengthen communities through education and youth development.
  • Praises Kurt Rose for supporting various organizations like Kids-R-First, Cornerstones, and the Reston YMCA.
  • Commends Kurt Rose for founding and leading the RoSigle Community Giving Foundation.
  • Acknowledges Kurt Rose’s efforts in expanding access to books and literacy programs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Kurt Rose
  • The Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston

Terms To Know

Citizen of the Year
An award given to a person who has made significant contributions to their community.
Rotary Club
A service organization that focuses on humanitarian efforts and community development.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or legal benefits.
  • It is a symbolic gesture to honor Kurt Rose's contributions.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR122ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Presented 26109246D

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Kurt Rose.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Kurt Rose.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose, a highly admired community leader in Fairfax County, was selected as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston; and
WHEREAS, known for his kindness, leadership, and deep commitment to service, Kurt Rose embodies the very spirit of Rotary International's motto, “Service Above Self”; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose has worked tirelessly to strengthen the Herndon and Reston communities through his passion for education, literacy, and youth development; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose has given generously of his time and resources to support many organizations, including Kids-R-First and its annual Golf Classic, the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta, the South Lakes High School PTSA Food Pantry, Cornerstones, the Reston YMCA, the Reston Historic Trust & Museum, the South Lakes High School band, and the Herndon High School band; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose co-founded and currently leads the RoSigle Community Giving Foundation, raising funds and awareness to expand access to books and literacy programs for families in need; and
WHEREAS, through his leadership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Herndon and Reston, Kurt Rose has helped bring the gift of books into the hands of thousands of young children, fostering a love of reading and opening doors of opportunity for families throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose has leveraged his business, Aspen Jewelry Designs, as a platform for community giving by donating items, supporting fundraisers, and helping charitable organizations expand their reach and impact; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose was previously honored with the 2019 Best of Reston Award for Community Service, presented by Cornerstones, in recognition of his generosity and sustained commitment to the Reston community; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Rose was also honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as Lord Fairfax in 2022; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Kurt Rose hereby be commended on the occasion of his selection as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kurt Rose as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his legacy of contributions to the residents of Herndon and Reston.