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SR85 • 2026

Commending Abbey Johnston.

Commending Abbey Johnston.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text implies that the Clerk will present a copy of the resolution, though it's not directly stated.

Commending Abbey Johnston

This bill commends Abbey Johnston, deputy chief at Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department, for receiving the Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the Senate of Virginia wants to commend Abbey Johnston.
  • States that Abbey Johnston is a deputy chief at Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department.
  • Notes that she received the Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award from the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association.
  • Asks the Clerk of the Senate to give Abbey Johnston a copy of this resolution.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Abbey Johnston
  • The Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department

Terms To Know

Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award
An award given to individuals who show great leadership in the fire service profession.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Abbey Johnston any money or other benefits.
  • The bill only commends Abbey Johnston and does not change any laws.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-24 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR85ER)

  2. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Presented 26108407D

  4. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Abbey Johnston.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Abbey Johnston.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, Abbey Johnston, the deputy chief of operations with the Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department, received the Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award from the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award recognizes outstanding individuals, such as Abbey Johnston, for superior leadership and actions that have elevated the fire service profession within the Commonwealth through mentoring, teaching, and other contributions; and
WHEREAS, Abbey Johnston received this prestigious honor at the Annual Virginia Fire Rescue Conference; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Abbey Johnston of the Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department, winner of the 2026 Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award, hereby be commended for her outstanding achievements in service to the community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Abbey Johnston as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her contributions to public safety.