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SR135 • 2026

Commending Mae B. Midkiff.

Commending Mae B. Midkiff.

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

Sponsor
Hackworth
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed information about specific achievements beyond mentioning them briefly.

Commending Mae B. Midkiff

This resolution commends Mae B. Midkiff for her long service with the Giles County Republican Committee.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises Mae B. Midkiff for retiring after over 32 years of work with the Giles County Republican Committee.
  • Recognizes her contributions to community and political engagement in Southwest Virginia.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mae B. Midkiff
  • The Senate of Virginia

Terms To Know

Republican Committee
A group that supports Republican political candidates and policies in a specific area.
Resolution
An official statement or decision made by a legislative body, like the Senate of Virginia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any financial support or legal changes.
  • It only expresses appreciation and recognition for Mae B. Midkiff's work.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR135ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Presented 26109665D

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Mae B. Midkiff.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Mae B. Midkiff.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, in 2026, Mae B. Midkiff retired as chair of the Giles County Republican Committee, concluding more than 32 years of service to the committee in various capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mae Midkiff grew up in Giles County and raised her family there with her husband, Newton “Junior” Midkiff; throughout her life, she has epitomized Southwest Virginia values through her devotion to her family, community, and faith; and
WHEREAS, having previously volunteered with community organizations and her church for decades, Mae Midkiff joined the Giles County Republican Committee (the Committee) in 1994; she held several leadership roles, including vice chair, until she was elected as chair in the late 2000s; and
WHEREAS, during Mae Midkiff's tenure as chair, the Committee worked diligently to advance Republican priorities and drive voter engagement throughout Giles County and Southwest Virginia, leading to the successful election of state and federal Republican candidates; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Mae Midkiff and the Committee launched the widely successful Stafford-Morris Dinner, which has become a staple in Southwest Virginia politics and has hosted many prominent guests and continues to be an important event for the Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Mae Midkiff oversaw the establishment of the Committee's permanent headquarters at the Howard Morris Center in Pearisburg, which has served as both the Committee's nerve center and as a gathering place that has hosted dozens of Republican Party events and served as a hub for volunteers during election seasons; and
WHEREAS, the headquarters building is named after Mae Midkiff's longtime friend and mentor, Howard Morris, who previously served as chair of the Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Ninth Congressional District Republican Committee recognized Mae Midkiff's many achievements and awarded her the Chairman of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, in 2026, the Giles County Republican Committee awarded Mae Midkiff the Lifetime Achievement Award for her legacy of service to the Republican Party; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Mae B. Midkiff hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as chair of the Giles County Republican Committee; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Mae B. Midkiff as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her decades of contributions to the residents of Giles County and Southwest Virginia.