Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR87: Commending Kristy N. Somerville-Midgette, Ed.D.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 87 Commending Kristy N. Somerville-Midgette, Ed.D. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026 WHEREAS, Kristy N. Somerville-Midgette, Ed.D., a distinguished educator and education administrator currently serving as superintendent of Lynchburg City Public Schools, has greatly served school divisions and students throughout the Commonwealth over her illustrious, 25-year career; and WHEREAS, Kristy Somerville-Midgette earned a bachelor's degree in special education and psychology from what is today the University of Lynchburg before embarking on her career as a special education teacher with Norfolk City Public Schools; and WHEREAS, after working several years as a special education teacher with Norfolk City Public Schools, Lynchburg City Public Schools, and Hanover County Public Schools and obtaining a master's degree in special education from the University of Lynchburg, Kristy Somerville-Midgette ventured into education administration as an assistant principal at Cumberland High School; and WHEREAS, Kristy Somerville-Midgette received her doctor of education degree from Liberty University in 2014 and held several administrative positions, including assistant superintendent, with Mecklenburg County Public Schools between 2010 and 2018 before she was named superintendent of Brunswick County Public Schools; and WHEREAS, under Kristy Somerville-Midgette's leadership, Brunswick County Public Schools notably achieved the highest rate of growth for students in grades third through eighth across the Commonwealth in the 2023-2024 academic year; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Tim Griffin (R, 53) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR87ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26101021D
Common questions
- What is HR87?
- HR87 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Kristy N. Somerville-Midgette, Ed.D.
- What is the status of HR87?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR87ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR87?
- Tim Griffin (R, 53).
- Where is the official record for HR87?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR87
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