Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR177: Celebrating the life of Palma Christine Whitlow Kantsios.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 177 Celebrating the life of Palma Christine Whitlow Kantsios. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 WHEREAS, Palma Christine Whitlow Kantsios, a trailblazing public servant and beloved member of the Rich Creek community in Giles County, died on April 3, 2025; and WHEREAS, Palma "Pam" Christine Whitlow Kantsios grew up in Giles County and attended Oakvale High School in nearby Princeton, West Virginia; she subsequently earned a GED and worked for several businesses in the area, including Maidenform and Celanese; and WHEREAS, Pam Kantsios ultimately became the owner and manager of Riverview Restaurant, where she served delicious meals to locals and travelers and was well known as a cornerstone of community life for 38 years; and WHEREAS, in 1982, Pam Kantsios made history as the first women elected to the Rich Creek Town Council, on which she served three terms; she was also the first woman to serve as vice mayor in town history; and WHEREAS, Pam Kantsios further supported the community as a member of the Rich Creek Merchants Association, the Giles County Chamber of Commerce, and the Rich Creek Elementary School Parent Teacher Association; and WHEREAS, Pam Kantsios was guided by her deep faith in all her actions; she was a member of Rich Creek United Methodist Church for more …
Sponsors
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR177ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26100114D
Common questions
- What is HR177?
- HR177 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Palma Christine Whitlow Kantsios.
- What is the status of HR177?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR177ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR177?
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42).
- Where is the official record for HR177?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR177
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