Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR235: Commending Kathy Glazer.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 235 Commending Kathy Glazer. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, Kathy Glazer, an esteemed education advocate and leader, is retiring from the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation after serving 14 years as its president; and WHEREAS, in preparation for her career, Kathy Glazer earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design and communications from the University of Georgia and a master's degree in public administration from Virginia Commonwealth University; and WHEREAS, Kathy Glazer served as executive director of Governor Tim Kaine's Working Group on Early Childhood Initiatives and then as director of the Office of Early Childhood Development, spearheading endeavors such as the Smart Beginnings network and the establishment of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF); and WHEREAS, from 2009 to 2012, Kathy Glazer helped to shape early childhood policy as director of state services with the national BUILD Initiative, which aspires to make comprehensive, high-quality, equitable early childhood education programs available to all families; and WHEREAS, since joining VECF in 2012, Kathy Glazer has been instrumental to various policy achievements and investments from public and private entities that have helped to enhance the Commonwealth's early childhood care and education system, promoting school readiness for Virginia's young children; and WHEREAS, under Kathy Glazer's leadership, the VECF has experienced steady growth from the …
Sponsors
- Rodney Willett (D, 58) · primary sponsor
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Debra Gardner (D, 76)
- Patrick Hope (D, 1)
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Adele McClure (D, 2)
- Ellen McLaughlin (R, 36)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR235ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Passed by for the day until March 11, 2026
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104551D
Common questions
- What is HR235?
- HR235 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Kathy Glazer.
- What is the status of HR235?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR235ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR235?
- Rodney Willett (D, 58), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR235?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR235
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