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SR141 • 2026

Commending the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Commending the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Jordan
Last action
2026-03-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide specifics on how or if it will be implemented after enactment.

Commending a Community Service Group

This bill commends the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., for its long-term service to Suffolk and Franklin communities.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter has served the Suffolk and Franklin communities for many years.
  • Praises the chapter's work in youth development, educational enrichment, women's health, and community empowerment.
  • Commends the chapter for its mentorship programs, scholarship initiatives, and partnerships with local schools and organizations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., in Suffolk and Franklin communities.

Terms To Know

Sorority
A group for women who share common goals or interests
Resolution
An official statement by a government body that expresses praise, thanks, or support.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give money; it only commends the chapter.
  • The bill does not specify what will happen after the commendation is given.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-24 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR141ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Presented 26109615D

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., has greatly served the Suffolk and Franklin communities for many years; and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., was founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University and today has hundreds of affiliate chapters advancing a plethora of service initiatives around the world; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority give generously of their time and resources to lead and support an array of programs in the Greater Hampton Roads region; and
WHEREAS, the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's programs and initiatives are devoted to youth development, educational enrichment, women's and public health, and community empowerment; and
WHEREAS, the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority assists families and nurtures future leaders through mentorship programs, scholarship initiatives, and partnerships with local schools and organizations; and
WHEREAS, guided by the sorority's core principles of sisterhood, scholarship, and service, the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., hereby be commended for its legacy of service in pursuit of its mission; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Gamma Omega Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's contributions to Suffolk, Franklin, and the Commonwealth.