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SR75 • 2026

Commending the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant.

Commending the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant.

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 specific dates or details about the pageant's operations beyond its founding and current leadership revitalization, so these were omitted from the summary.

Praising the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant

This bill commends the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant for its contributions to leadership development and community service.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant for celebrating young women's leadership, community involvement, and advocacy for county fairs since 2000.
  • Recognizes Rhonda Pugh Demsko (now Ostman) and Alan Nogiec for founding the pageant to promote young women as ambassadors and strengthen ties with the Virginia Association of Fairs.
  • Honors Jenilee Hallman and Regine Walme-Edwards, current directors who have revitalized the pageant's success and participation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant
  • Jenilee Hallman and Regine Walme-Edwards, the current directors

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official expression of praise or approval.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes to the pageant's operations.
  • It only expresses appreciation for the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant without creating new laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-24 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR75ER)

  2. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Presented 26107857D

  4. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, since 2000, the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant has celebrated leadership, community service, and county fair advocacy, becoming a proud local tradition; and
WHEREAS, the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant was established by Rhonda Pugh Demsko (now Ostman), in partnership with Alan Nogiec, the former Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation director and fair manager, to create a program that would serve as an ambassadorial platform for young women while strengthening the Isle of Wight County Fair's connection to the community and the Virginia Association of Fairs; and
WHEREAS, Rhonda Ostman directed the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant for its first 12 years, guiding it through a period of growth and establishing a strong foundation that emphasized professionalism, public speaking, and community involvement; from 2013 to 2014, the pageant continued under the co-direction of Katie Callow (now Whisenant) and Kaitlin Gudger, ensuring continuity during a transitional period; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant was not held, but Cathy Richards of the Isle of Wight County Fair Committee coordinated the selection of a fair queen through an essay contest, maintaining the fair's presence within the Virginia Association of Fairs system for the next few years; and
WHEREAS, the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant was revamped in 2018 by Jenilee Hallman and Regine Walme-Edwards, who continue to serve as the pageant's co-directors; under their leadership, the pageant has experienced renewed participation and success, once again providing contestants with opportunities for personal growth, scholarship, and statewide representation; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant has proudly sent representatives to the Miss Virginia Association of Fairs Pageant, with numerous titleholders earning top placements at the state level; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant hereby be commended for its years of service to young women in the region; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jenilee Hallman and Regine Walme-Edwards, directors of the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the pageant's achievements in promoting agriculture, education, and community pride.