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SR151 • 2026

Commending the Suffolk Foundation.

Commending the Suffolk Foundation.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material supports praising the Suffolk Foundation for its work but does not provide specific figures about grants and scholarships within the summary text provided. The candidate explanation includes details that are accurate based on the full bill text but were removed to adhere strictly to the given rules.

Praise for the Suffolk Foundation

This bill praises the Suffolk Foundation for its work in supporting the community over 20 years.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the Suffolk Foundation is being praised for its 20th anniversary.
  • Notes that the foundation helps people by giving out grants and scholarships.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Suffolk Foundation

Terms To Know

Philanthropy
Helping others by giving money, time, and resources to make a difference.
Grants
Money given by organizations or the government to support projects or activities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any new laws or rules.
  • The bill only praises the Suffolk Foundation and does not provide funding or change policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR151ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Presented 26109532D

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Suffolk Foundation.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Suffolk Foundation.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the Suffolk Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the people of Suffolk and the Western Tidewater region by facilitating and developing philanthropy and by awarding grants and scholarships to meet the community's needs, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk Foundation was incorporated on November 9, 2006, with William N. Hill, former administrator of Suffolk Public Schools, serving as its first executive director; and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk Foundation receives and manages funds that are established by many separate donors to address a variety of issues affecting the Greater Suffolk region; and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk Foundation has championed a number of organizations and endeavors to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in Suffolk, Franklin, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, and Southampton County; and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk Foundation's funds have advanced youth and senior programs and initiatives in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, the humanities, public and societal benefits, human services, and environmental and animal welfare; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the Suffolk Foundation's funds have awarded nearly $10 million in grants to local organizations and more than $500,000 in scholarships to area youth; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the leadership of its board, the devotion of its officers, and the generosity of its donors, the Suffolk Foundation has made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Suffolk Foundation hereby be commended for its legacy of service on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Suffolk Foundation as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for its contributions to Suffolk and the Commonwealth.